JP2018064817A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a suitable execution, at outside the game machine, of a test regarding the shooting of game media.SOLUTION: A game machine enables a game in which the game is played by shooting game media toward a game area. The game area includes, as routes where the game media can flow down, a left route and a right route toward which the game media can be selectively shot. Further, a test signal preparation unit 560A is provided capable of preparing, as signals that can be outputted outside the game machine, a left shooting signal enabling a specification of a promotion to shoot game media toward the left route and a right shooting signal enabling a specification of a promotion to shoot game media toward the right route. As test signals, the test signal preparation unit 560A prepares the left shooting signal and the right shooting signal as signals that can be outputted outside the game machine during same periods.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing a game by launching a gaming medium and driving it into a gaming area.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is one that can execute a game by firing a game medium (game ball or the like) and driving it into a game area.

  In such a gaming machine, a first path and a second path that allow game media to be placed are provided, and as a signal that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine, driving of the game medium into the first path is promoted. There is one that can create a first specific signal that can be specified and a second specific signal that can be specified to promote the placement of the game medium in the second route (Patent Document 1). . Such a first specific signal and a second specific signal are input to the test apparatus as test signals used for a formal test of the gaming machine, for example, and are used for confirming a region where game media is to be placed.

JP2013-22250A (paragraph 0369 etc.)

  However, in Patent Document 1 described above, since only one of the first specific signal and the second specific signal can be output according to the gaming state, depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, the game is performed outside the gaming machine. There has been a problem that a test regarding the firing of the medium may not be suitably performed.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a test relating to the launch of gaming media outside the gaming machine.

(1) In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (game ball or the like) and driving it into a gaming area (game area 7 or the like)
The game area includes a first route (such as a left route) and a second route (such as a right route) that allow game media to be sorted as a route through which game media can flow down,
As a signal that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine, a first specific signal (such as a left-handed signal) that can be specified to promote the driving of the game medium into the first path, and a game medium to the second path Provided with signal creation means (game control microcomputer 560, test signal creation unit 560A, etc. in FIG. 25) capable of creating a second specific signal (right-handed signal or the like) that can be specified to promote the driving of
The signal generating means generates the first specific signal and the second specific signal as signals that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine during the same period (the left in “another configuration example for outputting a test signal”). Signal creation for external output during the same period of the strike signal and the right strike signal).

  According to such a configuration, the first specific signal and the second specific signal are created as signals that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine during the same period, so that a test relating to the launch of gaming media outside the gaming machine is preferable. It becomes possible to carry out.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The first specific signal and the second specific signal are output in a manner that can be used to make it possible to confirm a game medium placement mode based on at least one of the game machines (“test signal”). Is used in the test apparatus 3 in the “other configuration example to output” to make it possible to confirm that the left-handed operation is basically performed by preferentially selecting the left-handed signal and invalidating the left-handed signal. Thus, it is possible to confirm that a right-handed movement is performed using a right-handed signal).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to more suitably perform a test relating to the launch of game media outside the gaming machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
Both the first specific signal and the second specific signal can be output to the outside of the gaming machine during the same period in a special gaming state (short-term short state, etc.) (“Other configuration examples for outputting test signals”) "etc),
One of the first specific signal and the second specific signal (left-handed signal, etc.) is preferentially played in either the first route or the second route in the normal game state other than the special game state. In order to make it possible to specify that the medium is to be shot, it can be output to the outside of the gaming machine (in “another configuration example for outputting a test signal”, a driving mode in which a gaming ball is driven preferentially into the first path) For example, it can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that it can be specified.

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to more suitably perform a test relating to the launch of game media outside the gaming machine.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3),
A display means,
In the display means, among the first specific signal and the second specific signal, a signal that can be specified to promote the placement of a game medium into a path (such as a second path) advantageous to the player. Correspondingly, the promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification) that promotes the game medium can be executed (right-handed in the effect display device 9 based on the right-handed signal in “another configuration example that outputs a test signal”) Promotional notification display etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to promote the placement of the game medium on a route advantageous to the player.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a fluctuation | variation of the 1st, 2nd special symbol in short time shortening. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control of the hit ball promotion effect performed by the hit ball promotion effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a hit ball promotion effect process. It is a figure which shows the hit classification table in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot classification determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process by 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows a structure when a pachinko game machine and a test device are connected.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and openable to the game frame. And a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape.

  There is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 on the lower surface of the glass door frame. In the lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3, when the extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and the game balls as game media are shot from the hitting ball launcher as hit balls A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 is provided for operation. At the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 in which a game area 7 in which a game ball that has been thrown can flow down is formed is detachably attached. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. The game area 7 shows some game nails among the game nails. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force (launching strength) for hitting a game ball is adjusted according to the rotational operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. Thus, the player can launch a game ball aiming at a desired place in the game area 7.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the game area 7, the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow is provided mainly in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Driving the game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path is called left-handed. Driving the game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second route is called right-handed. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. In addition, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

  The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be a route that is partially shared. For example, the left game area and the right game area may be divided by the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of the game nails.

  A game ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device in accordance with the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 and is thrown into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. This makes it impossible or difficult to guide the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, the game ball is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area.

  A first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning port 13 is provided with a first start winning port switch 13a as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

  A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V determination winning device 87 are provided as a structure into which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 has a second start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is provided inside the gate 32, a second start winning port switch 14a is provided inside the second starting winning port 14, and a V determination winning device. 87 is provided with a V winning switch 87a and a V determination count switch 15a, respectively. In the following description, a game ball winning (entering) the first start winning opening 13 is also referred to as a first start winning prize, and a game ball winning (entering) the second start winning opening 14 is also referred to as a second start winning prize.

  The first start winning opening 13 is a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) A possible winning opening structure. The second start winning opening 14 is a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means), and a game ball (start winning ball) enters (wins) ) A possible winning opening structure.

  The gate 32 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening 13 of the winning opening structure. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player only has to strike the game ball to the left. In the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32 in the winning opening structure. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  Note that it may be possible that a game ball divided into the right game area may enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of game play, the possibility is divided into the left game area. It is desirable to make the game balls extremely low compared to the possibility of entering them. On the contrary, the game ball hit in the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game play, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls that have been divided into game areas will enter them.

  As will be described later, the V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining a V winning of a game ball which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

  The V determination winning device 87 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes inside. The V determination prize winning device 87 is provided with a width at the top so that a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and has walls on both sides (front side and back side) of the passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A guide path is formed along which the game ball is guided. On the right side (entrance side) of the taxiway, an operating port is formed as an opening through which a game ball can be won by being opened for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) when a small hit is made. Has been. A portion of the guide path where the working port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixing portion 873. A movable portion 872 capable of moving back and forth in the front-rear direction on the operation port is provided at a position where the operation port can be opened and closed.

  The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can advance and retract to open and close the operating port. In a state where the operation port is closed by the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. To do. When the operating port is opened by the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the guide path, so that the game ball guided to the guide path can fall into the V determination prize winning device 87 from the operating port. Become.

  Inside the V determination winning device 87 (operating opening), as a winning area where a game ball entering from the operating opening can win, a V winning area 870 as a specific area and a non-specific area 871 other than the specific area are at the bottom. On the side. The V winning area 870 is provided at the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V determination winning apparatus 87. The non-specific area 871 is provided on both sides of the V winning area 870.

  The operation port and the V winning area 870 are provided at positions separated in the left-right direction. When a game ball enters the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operating port when the operating port is in the open state, the gaming machine falls, for example, from the upper right side toward the lower left side inside the V determination winning device 87. . The dropping mode when falling is irregular depending on the operating mode such as the momentum when the game ball enters the working port. The internal space of the V determination winning device 87 is configured (designed) so that about 1/5 of the falling game balls can enter the V winning area 870. Thereby, in the V determination winning device 87, the game balls that have entered the operation port can enter the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1 in 5 balls.

  Among the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operating port, the game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 are detected by the V winning switch 87a. Further, a V determination count switch 15a is provided below the V winning switch 87a. All of the game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 and the game balls that have deviated from the V winning area and have entered the non-specific area 871 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a. In this way, all the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a.

  When a small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, a game ball is won in the V winning area 870 and a game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. The big hit generation condition is established, and the big hit gaming state is controlled.

  In addition, as a modified example in which about 1/5 game balls can enter the V winning area 870, there are the following. For example, a predetermined obstacle (structure) may be provided in the V determination winning device 87 so that the game balls are guided to the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. Further, the internal structure of the V determination winning device 87 is configured such that a game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit occurs always enters the V winning area 870, and when the small hit occurs. With the selection ratio of about 1/5, the opening time of the operating port may be controlled to an opening time (for example, 1 second) in which the game ball can win the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (reversely, for example). The opening is opened at an opening time (0.5 seconds, etc.) at which the winning opening cannot be won at a selection ratio of about 4/5). In addition, a distribution member that distributes game balls to the V winning area 870 and the non-specific area 871 is provided inside the V determination winning apparatus 87, and the entered game balls are distributed to the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. In this way, the operation of the sorting member may be controlled.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a variable winning ball apparatus that changes between a state (open state) advantageous for a player that can enter a game ball and a state disadvantageous (closed state) for a player that cannot enter the game ball. As an accessory, a tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to restrict the entry of the game ball when the open wing piece is closed. It has been. The opening blade piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state by opening for a certain period (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol becomes a hit. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In the right game area, game nails are implanted so that the game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  In addition, there may be a possibility that the game ball divided into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of gaming, It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low as compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as effects corresponding to the variable symbol display. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display for variably displaying the first special symbol as a variable display means for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively. And a second special symbol display unit 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as a change display of the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (symbol display area) that displays three decorative (designed) effect symbols (also called ornament symbols) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b If the special display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display when the special symbol change display is being executed, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. When only one special symbol display is provided, only one start winning opening may be provided. In addition, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (a plurality) start winning openings are provided, and one special symbol display is provided when a game ball wins at any start winning opening. You may control to display fluctuating. Further, when two (multiple) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each start award). For example, the special symbol display may be switched.

  Below the gaming area 7, a big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided. In the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20, the right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail implanted in the right game area. The big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

  The big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big winning opening whose front face is covered with a rectangular door. When a big hit occurs, the door is tilted forward about the bottom by the solenoid 21, and the big winning opening appears. (Opens). Inside the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided a count switch 23 for detecting a game ball that has entered. A winning route is provided to the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 by a game nail or other structure so that the gaming ball can be won at the big winning gate only when the gaming ball is hit into the right gaming area. Limited.

  It should be noted that, even when a game ball is shot into either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize winning opening.

  When a game ball wins any one of the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the V determination winning apparatus 87, a predetermined number of winning balls are determined in accordance with each of them. Is paid out. Note that a prize ball may be paid out even when a game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be configured so that no winning ball is paid out even if a game ball wins.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The big hit is when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs. When it is determined that a big hit is made by lottery based on the fact that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, the big special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When it is determined that a big hit is made by lottery based on the fact that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14, the big special symbol display is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b.

  A big win is also generated when a game ball that has entered when the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened due to entering the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, and a big hit can be generated on the condition of the V winning. In the V determination winning device 87, a gaming state in which the operation port is opened is referred to as a “small hit gaming state”. And, in the small hit gaming state, the big hit that occurs based on the fact that the game ball wins V is called “big hit via the small hit”. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as “a big hit by the special symbol”.

  The big hit game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player, and repeated continuation control is performed in which the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repeated continuation control, the state where the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened (the big winning opening is opened) is called a round. The repeated continuation control is also called round control.

  In the big hit gaming state, after the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10). Are opened) in response to the establishment of an (opening end condition) that a winning ball is generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through (including winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the start winning area, the change display start condition (for example, change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) The display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped (determined).

  In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information related to variable display for which the start condition has not yet been established is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold. The hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

  For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14. When a big hit occurs in a state where such first hold memory or second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the big hit occurrence is maintained as it is, and the variable display is displayed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Used for.

  When the second start winning is generated in the second start winning opening 14, even if the first start winning is stored, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning is executed with priority. Is done. Thus, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second display comprising one display for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A special symbol storage memory display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b lights up the second special symbol storage memory display 18b every time there is an effective start prize, and every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b is turned off.

  Further above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, a first special symbol hold memory display comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the display change of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the winning symbol ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing to the gate 32, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 122 that can be held by a player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). The stick controller 122 has a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 or the like is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided in the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  In the pachinko machine 1, depending on the game situation, the game ball can be changed by firing the game ball so that the player can use “left-handed” for the left game area and “right-handed” for the right game area. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. Below, the flow of the game after a player starts a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  When the player sits on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins at the first start winning opening 13 by left-handed. Then, when the first special symbol variation display is executed and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is played by switching from left-handed to right-handed and aiming at the released big-hit variable winning ball device 20. . After the big hit gaming state is finished, a right-handed promotion notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play a right-handed game. Specifically, a display such as “Aim for the right” is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  During the big hit game state, a game is performed in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by hitting it to the right. During the big hit gaming state, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the big hit gaming state is finished, if a short time state described later is reached, the game is continued by making a right turn. After the big hit game is completed, the time-shortening notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the time-shortening state is started if the time-shortening state is reached. In addition, during the time-short state, a right-handed promotion notification is also performed. If the short-time state does not occur after the big hit gaming state, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the big-hit gaming state ends, so that the right ball is changed to the left-handed and the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13. Play games as you do. If the time-short state has not been reached, a left-handed promotion notification (also referred to as a left-handed notification) that prompts the player to return to the left hand and play a game on the screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. May be.

  During the short-time state after the big hit game is over, the game is played by aiming at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 having the second start winning opening 14 by right-handed. If a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 with a right hit. If the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is the small hit display result, the operation opening of the V determination winning apparatus 87 is opened in the small hit gaming state, so that the right-handed V A game is played aiming at the determination winning device 87. At the start of the small hit gaming state, a small hit start notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state is started. In addition, when the small hit game state is controlled, a small timing is executed before the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to a small hit according to a specific timing (depending on the game situation, as will be described later). At the start timing of the hit display or a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed), the right-handed promotion notification is also performed.

  When the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the V determination winning device 87, enters the V winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize is generated, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V winning is generated, a V winning notification for notifying that a V winning has occurred is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. At the end of the small hit gaming state, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state has ended. After the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released in the big hit gaming state, and the player plays the game aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 while hitting right.

  In addition, when a game is performed aiming at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state, when the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area 871 other than the V winning area 870, There is no big hit. As described above, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit gaming state, the V winning failure notification for notifying that the V winning has failed is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Also, at the end of the small hit gaming state, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state has ended. When the short-time state continues after the end of the small hit game state, the player continues to aim at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 while making a right strike. When the time-short state is completed, the game is played so that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. At the end of the short-time state, a short-time end notification for notifying that the time reduction has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed game are performed.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, for each hit type, a hit occurrence condition, a control state (game state) after hit, the number of wins (number of rounds) in hit, and the open time of each round in hit are shown. In this embodiment, small hits, 8R normal large hits, 2R short hits, 8R short hits, and 15R short hits are provided as hit types.

  The small hit occurs when a game ball wins a second start winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small hit symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a small hit symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (special symbol small hit determination). When a small hit occurs, a small hit gaming state is established, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened with an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is one and the opening time is one second. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state (a big hit probability, a small hit probability, and a base described later) is the same as before the small hit game.

  When the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is open, if a game ball is successfully won into the operating opening and the game ball enters the V winning area 870 inside the V determining winning device 87, a big hit occurs. There are 8R normal big hits and 15R short hit big hits.

  The 8R normal big win is a V win when the display result of the first and second special symbols is a big hit symbol or when the V judgment winning device 87 is opened when the second special symbol is a big hit. Occurs when Whether or not the display result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (special symbol jackpot determination). The type of jackpot is made in advance by another random lottery. When the 8R normal big hit is generated, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, and the big hit gaming state is set. In the 8R regular big hit, the number of times the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is 8, and the open time of one round is 29 seconds. When the 8R normal big hit is completed, the normal state which is not controlled to the time reduction state is obtained.

  Here, the short-time state will be described. The short time state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player. The time-short state is a control state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened compared to the non-time-short state (normal state). In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In the short-time state, by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to facilitate the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 ( It is controlled to a high base state with high approach and high frequency).

  Here, the “base” is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball in response to a winning with respect to the number of shot balls. A state in which positive control for increasing this ratio is performed is a “high base state”. On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a “low base state”. Such control is realized, for example, as control for increasing the occurrence of a start prize that triggers the start of variation of special symbols. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (so-called electric tulips) can be opened to the variable winning ball apparatus by increasing the opening frequency or the number of times of opening, or by increasing the opening time of one time. This can be realized as a control that facilitates winning. Such control is also referred to as “electric chew support control”. That is, the high base state is variable by increasing the frequency at which the game balls enter the variable winning ball device 15 by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 serving as a trigger for changing the special symbol is opened. This is a control state in which winning to the winning ball apparatus 15 is facilitated (higher approach and higher frequency).

  Furthermore, the high base control (electric Chu support control) will be described in detail. As high-base control (electric Chu support control), normal symbol shortening (normal symbol shortening) by shortening the normal symbol variation time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result derivation display time) Control), control for increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol (normal symbol probability changing control), control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (normal electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and Then, the control for increasing the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus that is a trigger for changing the special symbol (control for increasing the number of opening) is performed. When such a control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball apparatus that is a trigger for changing the special symbol is open is higher than when the control is not performed. It becomes easier to win a prize (variable display execution conditions on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more easily established).

  Also, the 2R short-term big hit occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a big hit symbol. When a short jackpot at 2R occurs, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the jackpot gaming state is entered. At the 2R short junior big hit, the number of times the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is 2, and the opening time of one round is 0.5 seconds. The 2R hourly big hit is a big hit that makes it impossible to win a game ball in an advantageous state because the opening time of one round is 0.5 seconds. When the 2R short-time hit is completed, the short display state (short-term short state described later) in which the special symbol variation display time is made shorter than the normal variation display time. The time-short state (short-term short-time state) due to the 2R short-term hit is the end condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5, or the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times. End when the condition is met. Here, the 2R time junior large hit does not occur from the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  Note that the 2R time junior high jackpot may be generated based on the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, the 2R junior college hit was set so that there was no chance to win a game ball in an advantageous state because the opening time of one round was 0.5 seconds. The round opening time may be lengthened to allow game balls to be won, and award balls may be paid out. In this way, it is possible to prevent a situation where there is no game ball to be put out and additional investment is forced even though the player is in a short-time state.

  Also, the 8R short and big jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a big hit symbol. When a short jackpot at 8R occurs, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the jackpot gaming state is entered. In the big hit gaming state at the 8R short joke, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened eight times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the big hit gaming state for the 8R hourly jackpot is over, the time saving state is entered. The time-saving state after the end of the 8R time-shortage hit becomes a time-saving state (long-time-short state described later) that continues until the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times.

  Also, the 15R short and big jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols is a big hit symbol, or when there is a V prize in the small hit gaming state by the second special symbol. When a short hit at 15R occurs, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, and a big hit gaming state is entered. In the big hit gaming state at 15R, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened 15 times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the big hit gaming state per 15R hourly jackpot is over, the time saving state is entered. The time-short state after the end of the 15R time short-term hit is a time-short state (a long-time short state, which will be described later) that continues until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100.

  Here, after the 2R junior college hit, the end condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5 times or the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times is satisfied. A short time with a relatively short number of time reductions that sometimes ends is referred to as a short time reduction. In addition, as in the case of 8R hourly junior or 15 o'clock junior big hits, the time length of the time that is continued until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times is referred to as the long time shortage. Called. Note that the short time may be executed after the end of the big hit such as 8R or 15R instead of the big hit with a small number of rounds. Further, the long time reduction may be executed after the end of the big hit with a short number of rounds such as 2R.

  Further, when it is determined to control the big hit based on the winning (entering) of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, based on the winning (entering) of the gaming ball in the second starting winning opening 14. It is easy to determine the time and big jackpot, which is more advantageous for the player than the normal jackpot, at a higher rate than when it is decided to control the jackpot.

  In addition, after 2R junior college hits, the end condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5 times and the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times are 2 Two exit states are set. The number of short-term and short-term end conditions is such that the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. As will be described later, in the variation display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a very high rate. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is 5 times. If the variation display of the second special symbol is executed about 5 times, the game ball is placed in the V winning area 870 once per small hit. The number of times that there is a possibility of entering. In this way, after a big hit in a short time period with a small number of variable display times as an end condition, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of a big hit via a small hit.

  Also, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by holding storage based on the first start winning prize. This is because the variation display of the second special symbol that is likely to be determined as a big hit, which is advantageous to the player, can be performed. By doing so, the change of the second special symbol that is likely to be determined as a big hit advantageous to the player is started by starting the change display of the first special symbol by the holding memory based on the first start winning in a short time. It is possible to prevent the number of times from decreasing.

  In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the first start winning opening 13 is provided so as to be able to win from the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting prize than the game ball flowing down on the two paths. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, the special possible winning ball device 20 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second route, so that the direction where the game ball flows down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a big hit than the game ball flowing down. Further, in a specific state such as the small hit gaming state, the V determination winning device 87 to be opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second route. Therefore, the direction in which the game ball flows down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of generating a big hit than the game ball flowing down.

  In addition to the comparison of the advantages, for example, other winning holes (for example, another variable winning hole (which may be used for starting prizes or non-starting prizes) may be the first route. In the low base state as a normal state, the first route is more likely to win the variable winning opening than the second route, and the high base state, the big hit gaming state, and the small route In other states, such as a winning game state, the game medium is routed through the first route in the normal state from other viewpoints such that the second route is more likely to win the variable prize opening than the first route. A configuration may be employed in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and it is advantageous for the player to flow down the game medium along the second path in other gaming states.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Also, an input for giving a detection signal from each of the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, and the V determination count switch 15a to the game control microcomputer 560. A driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, the variable winning ball device 20 for jackpot, and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the V determination winning device 87 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, display control of the right-handed lamp 50, and sound output through the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the substrate 70.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. In addition, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of the engineer to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. Enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an effect gate passage detection signal as an information signal indicating information that the game ball has passed through the effect gate 61 (the game ball has entered the effect gate 61) from the effect gate switch 60. , Input via the I / O port unit 105.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random 1: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether to make a big hit and whether to make a big hit. Random 1 is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2: Determines the type of jackpot (type, any one of 15R short / big hit, 8R normal big hit, 8R short / long hit, and 2R short / big hit) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type judgment, jackpot symbol determination) for). (3) Random 3: The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 4: A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 6: An initial value of random 5 is determined (for determining a random 5 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hits in the specific gaming state include a plurality of types such as 15R hourly big hit, 8R normal big hit, 8R hourly big hit, and 2R hourly big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the random number for hit determination (random 1), the type of the big hit is one of these big hits based on the value of the random number for random hit type determination (random 2). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2) at the same time. Therefore, random 2 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  Further, when it is determined that the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is simultaneously determined. Therefore, random 2 is also a random number for determining small symbols.

  The variation pattern is first determined using a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 4). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  In addition, for such a variation pattern type, a variation pattern type that can be selected at the time of a small hit (for example, a variation pattern type in which an effect related to the small hit is executed) and a small hit Includes a variation pattern type that cannot be selected (for example, a variation pattern type in which an effect not related to the small hit is executed). Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit is obtained is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to such a small hit is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation. Fluctuation pattern types that can be selected for small hits can be selected for both small hits and non-small hits. Is also set so that the selected ratio is high. As a result, even if the variation pattern type is selectable when it is a small hit, it may not be a small hit, so the player knows in advance that it will be a small hit from the type of variation pattern to be executed. You can prevent it from happening. On the other hand, the variation pattern types that cannot be selected when a small hit is made, for example, a variation pattern that produces an effect that is not related to the small hit, suggesting that the big hit directly without going through the small hit By making the selection impossible when a small hit is made, the relationship between the effect of the variation pattern and the display result can be prevented from becoming complicated. Note that the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set such that a pattern that is set to a specific variation time is selected based on the correspondence relationship with the opening control of the V determination winning device 87. . If the variation pattern in which the predetermined suggestive effect related to such a small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit is made, the player's sense of expectation for the small hit can be enhanced. it can. Furthermore, the game player can easily deal with the game unique to the small hit gaming state that it is necessary to enter the game ball into the V determination prize winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to escape the advantageous state of entering the game ball into the V determination prize winning device 87.

  In addition, the variation pattern that can be selected when hitting a small hit may not be limited to a specific variation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is obtained may not be a predetermined suggestion effect related to the small hit. In addition, the variation pattern may be provided separately for the small hit, the loss, and the big hit. In addition, the variation pattern is the type of variation pattern to be selected for any variation display result, regardless of whether the variation pattern is divided into a small hit, a loss, or a big hit. The ranges may be the same.

  Also, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-stage lottery process, using only the variation pattern determination random number without providing the variation pattern type, one step The variation pattern may be determined by.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure determination table, a second special figure determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure determination table. The first special figure hit determination table is a data table for determining a big hit for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) that is a big hit.

  FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure determination table. The second special figure hit determination table is a data table for determining the big hit and the small hit for the second special symbol, and the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value to be compared with the random 1 are set. It is a table. The upper row in FIG. 5B is a big hit determination table portion, and the lower cut in FIG. 5B is a small hit determination table portion. The “probability” shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (proportion) of being a big hit, and the “probability” shown in the lower part of FIG.

  When the CPU 56 detects a start prize (first start prize) to the first start prize opening 13 or a start prize (second start prize) to the second start prize slot 14, the CPU 56 selects a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value (random 1) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start winning prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the first special figure determination table, and if the extracted value matches any one of the jackpot determination values, the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit To decide. For the second start winning prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches one of the big hit determination values, the second special symbol is set to the big hit To decide. When the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and the extracted value is equal to any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol.

  Note that deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but changing the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not to do. Also, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

  The first special symbol is set not to be determined to be a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability.

  FIGS. 5C to 5E are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a low base first special figure big hit type determination table used for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the first special symbol in the low base state. FIG. 5D is a high base first special figure jackpot type determination table used to determine the big hit type when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the first special symbol in the high base state. FIG. 5E is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

  In the low base first special figure big hit type determination table of FIG. 5C, there are numerical values to be compared with the random 2 value for big hit type determination, and “8R normal big hit”, “15R short hit big hit”, and , A big hit judgment value corresponding to each of “2R short-time big hit” is set. In the high base first special figure big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (D), numerical values to be compared with the value of random 2, which are “8R normal big hit”, “15R short hit big hit”, “2R short hit big hit”, And the big hit judgment value corresponding to each of “short hit big hit at 8R” is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5 (E), the jackpot judgment corresponding to each of “8R normal jackpot” and “15R short jackpot” is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 2. Value is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 5C to 5E, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to “8R normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “1” of the jackpot symbol. The determination value corresponding to “15R short and big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to “8R short and big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “5” of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to “2R short and big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol.

  Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the random 2 value matches as the jackpot type, and also matches the random 2 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  According to such various jackpot type determination tables, the jackpot type with the largest number of rounds and the shortest number of times for the jackpot of the second special symbol is larger than the jackpot type that can be selected with the first special symbol. “15R short-time big hit” is selected as a high percentage, and “8R normal big hit” with the second largest number of rounds is selected as another selectable big hit type, which is advantageous to the player The rate at which jackpot types are selected is high.

  According to such various big hit type determination tables, the selection ratio of the number of rounds in the high base state is the same as that in the low base state for the big special jackpot of the first special symbol. The rate at which big hits are selected is high. Therefore, in the high base state, compared with the low base state, the ratio that the big hit type advantageous to the player is selected is high.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the short-term short state (fluctuation display 5 to 10 times) and the long-term short state (fluctuation display 100) differ in the number of variable displays controlled in the short-time state (high base state). When there is a short time state such as (time), the games in the short time state are rich in variety, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-short state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state for 2R short-time jackpot will be described. FIG. 6 is a table showing an example of the execution form of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-short state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state for 2R short-time jackpot.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in the short-time short state of the 2R short-time big hit, which is controlled to the short-time state over a relatively small number of variable display times (5 to 10 times). For the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol existed before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol did not exist before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state is different.

  FIG. 6A shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one first special symbol reserved memory at the start of short-term short state control. FIG. 6B shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the first special symbol is not stored when the short-term short state control is started.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the big hit game state is controlled in the state where the first hold memory or the second hold memory exists, the hold memory existing before the control to the big hit game state is changed to the big hit game. During the state, the memory state is continued and carried over until the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is used for variable display after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the first special symbol hold based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the big hit gaming state at the start of the short hit short state after the big hit gaming state of the 2R short hit big hit When there is one memory, since the start winning prize of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 for the variable display of the second special symbol to be executed preferentially has not been done yet, First, as the first variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the reserved storage of the first special symbol carried over from before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is executed. In the short-term short-time state after the big hit game state of 2R short-time big hit, the game in which the right ball is made and the game ball enters the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 can be performed, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 can be continuously executed as the second and subsequent variation display.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the first special symbol based on the reserved memory that existed before the control to the big hit gaming state at the start of the short duration short state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 2R hourly big hit When there is no reserved memory, a right-handed game is performed in a short time short state after the big hit game state of 2R short time big hit, and a game for causing the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 is performed. As shown in (B), the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning from the first variation display to the second starting winning opening 14 can be continuously executed.

  As described above, the termination condition of the short-term short state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R short-term bonus is that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is executed five times, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are It is established when the total number of variable displays is executed 10 times.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, at the start of the short-term short state, after the first special symbol variation display based on the first hold memory, only the second special symbol variation display was continuously executed. In this case, when the sixth variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation display count is executed five times, the termination condition is satisfied, and the control of the short-term short state is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when only the variable display of the second special symbol continues from the first time at the start of the short-term short state, the second special display is executed by executing the fifth variable display. When the symbol variable display count is executed five times, the end condition is satisfied, and the control in the short-term time-short state is ended.

  The termination condition of the short-term short-term state after the end of the jackpot gaming state for the 2R short-term short-lived game is that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is executed five times, or the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol Is set so as to be established when 10 times are executed. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), even if there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term short state, in the short-time state, the player is more than the variable display of the first special symbol. When the variable display of the second special symbol which is advantageous to the user is executed the same number of times (five times), the short time short state is terminated.

  In addition, for example, even if there are up to four first special symbol hold memories at the start of the short-term short state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the four hold memories is executed in the short-time state. After that, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed the same number of times (five times), the total number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is less than ten times. When the variation display of the second special symbol which is more advantageous to the player than the variation display of the one special symbol is executed the same number of times (five times), the short-term short state is terminated.

  As described above, the termination condition of the short-term short state after the jackpot gaming state of the 2R short-term bonus is that the variation display count of the second special symbol is executed five times, or the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is set so that it is established when the total number of times of display is executed 10 times, so that the short-term state is shortened depending on whether or not the first special symbol is held at the start of the short-term state. During the control period, the feasible number of times that the variable display of the second special symbol that is advantageous to the player can be executed can be the same number, so that it is possible to prevent a difference in the advantage and disadvantage for the player in the short time state (high base state). In addition, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the end condition of the short-term short state defined by the total variation display count of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times that the variation display by the first reserved memory is performed ( 4 times) and a specific number of times (5 times) for which a predetermined variation display is executed for the second special symbol is more than the total number of times (10 times). Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent a difference between the advantage and disadvantage for the player by the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 7 shows the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the special symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display results including out-of-order display results, big hit display results for each type of big hit (8R normal big hit, 2R short big hit, 8R short big hit, 15R short big hit, and 15R short big hit), and a small hit display result. This is a display result specifying command.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  Commands A001 to A004 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the hit gaming state for each type of jackpot.

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Commands A301 to A304 (H) are hit end specifying commands for specifying the end of the big hit gaming state for each type of big hit.

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is a second reserved memory number designation command for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560, when subtracting the reserved memory number, transmits a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number after the subtraction, but is not limited thereto. For each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command designating that the reserved memory number is decremented by 1 may be used.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  Command C400 (H) is a command for designating start of a small hit. Command C401 (H) is a command for designating the end of the small hit. The command C402 (H) is a V winning designation command that designates that there has been a V winning.

  It is to be noted that an effect control command indicating the contents of the winning determination results such as the small hit determination, the small hit type determination, and the variation pattern type determination at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is provided. You may make it provide. Specifically, as the determination result at the time of winning, a symbol designation command may be provided that indicates whether or not a small hit is made and a determination result of the type of small hit. In addition, as a determination result at the time of winning a prize, a variation type command may be provided that indicates a determination result (a determination result of the variation pattern type) in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. When using such a command for designating various determination results at the time of winning a start, in the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the command, future fluctuations at a timing before the actual fluctuation display order of special symbols. The display result of the display may be prefetched, and based on the prefetching, for example, a notice that a small hit will occur (so-called prefetch notice) may be executed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first reserved storage buffer for storing the stored information of the first special symbol. In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. The first pending storage buffer has a jackpot determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and The random number for random pattern determination (random 4) is stored.

  For the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (1 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. The second pending storage buffer includes a jackpot determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and The random number for random pattern determination (random 4) is stored.

  Based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Execute the process to save (store). Specifically, based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the second reserved storage buffer. Execute processing to save (store) in the area. Specifically, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this way, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the holding storage buffer in advance. You may make it extract at (at the time of the change start of a special symbol).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, the accessory winning switch 25a, and the accessory discharging switch 25b are input via the input driver circuit 58, The state is determined (switching process: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for small hit type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start prize port switch 13a, the second start prize port switch 14a, and the accessory prize winning switch 25a (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 for the first reserved storage data and 1 for the second reserved storage data) is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second number of stored second stored data is counted on condition that the second number of stored storage has not reached the upper limit (for example, 1). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit and determining a small hit type when the small hit is used. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process for performing control for opening the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit gaming state is reached. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit release pre-processing (S308) is a process for performing control or the like for opening the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. In the small hit release process (S309), it is confirmed whether or not the game ball has won V in the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, and a process of transmitting a V winning designation command when winning V This is processing for performing processing such as processing for transmitting a small hit end designation command when the small hit end timing is reached.

  The small hit end process (S310) is a process (transmission of a big hit start designation command, a big win display) when a game ball wins V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 Time setting, jackpot opening mode setting, process flag transition setting for pre-opening process of big winning opening, etc.), on the other hand, when the V winning is not made, it is special without shifting to the big hit gaming state. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1215).

  In this embodiment, after the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated and various data obtained at the start winning is stored as the stored storage information, the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). Whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are made based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Based on.

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of variation display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing of winning a winning at the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing at which the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above are determined in advance as to whether or not the jackpot is to be won, the jackpot type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, a winning effect process is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the change display result in advance before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that a big hit (possibility of winning a big hit) during the variable display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1216), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved memory number counter to EXT data to designate the first reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1219).

  By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, the first reserved memory number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 1) is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1226), and control to transmit a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved memory number counter to the EXT data to designate the second reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, the second reserved memory number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  If there is no pending storage data in the pending storage buffer in S51, the process is terminated after performing the process (S80) for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command. On the other hand, when there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are erased.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. For the second reserved memory information, since the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is “1” and there is one storage area, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the second value in the RAM 55 is stored. In the hold storage buffer, each random value stored in the storage area is erased without being shifted like the first hold storage information.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passing process or S1224 of the start port switch passing process and stored in the holding storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares a big hit determination value (see FIG. 5) or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and if they match, it determines that the big hit or the small hit. It is a program that executes a process to be determined. That is, it is a program for executing a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the first special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, and the second special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5B. Then, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S60), the process proceeds to S71. Deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but also to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol .

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), whether or not the data set in the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second" By confirming, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S75). When the data set in the special symbol pointer in S75 is not data indicating “second” (the first special symbol is a variable display), the process proceeds to S66 described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S75 is data indicating “second” (the variation display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit determination table of FIG. 5B. Is used to determine whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the small hit determination values (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) coincides with any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 5B (Y in S76), it is determined to be a small hit for the second special symbol. If it is determined to be a small hit (S76Y), a small hit flag indicating a small hit is set (S77), and the process proceeds to S76 described later. On the other hand, if the value of the random number for small hit determination (random 1) does not match any small hit determination value in S76 (N in S76), the process proceeds to S76 described later.

  When it is determined to be a big hit in S60 (Y in S60), a big hit flag indicating a big hit is set (S71).

  Next, based on the special symbol pointer and specific information such as whether the base state is a high base state or a low base state, the big hit type determination table used to determine the big hit type as one of a plurality of types Is selected (S72). Specifically, in S72, the big hit type determination table is selected as follows.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the current gaming state (the gaming state such as whether or not it is in the high base state) is confirmed. Whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state is determined based on whether or not the time reduction flag is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the time reduction state (high base state), and is reset when the time reduction state (high base state) ends. When the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, if the low base state, the low base first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is selected, and if the high base state, FIG. The high base first special figure jackpot type determination table of (D) is selected. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the second special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5E is selected.

  Next, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S60, the jackpot type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is determined as the jackpot type ( S73). Further, the data indicating the type of jackpot determined in S73 is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74), and the process proceeds to S78. For example, when the jackpot type is “8R normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “8R short hit big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “15R short hit big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “2R short hit big hit”, “04” is set as the data showing the big hit type Is done.

  In S78, a special symbol stop symbol is determined (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, a predetermined “9” as a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type using the big hit type determination table selected in S72. "Is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S79).

  In the special symbol normal processing, the high base 1st special figure big hit type of FIG. 5 (D) in which the selection ratio per time shortage is higher in the short time state (high base state) than in the non-short time state (low base state) Since the judgment table is selected and the jackpot type is selected, even if the display result of the first special symbol becomes the jackpot display result during the short-time state (high base state), the player is in a disadvantageous state. The possibility can be reduced.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 is set when the long time short state is set with a long-term continuation condition of 100 variable displays, such as a short hit at 8R and a short hit at 15R. The flag that is set among the short-term time-short flags that are set when the short-term time-short state in which the short-term continuation condition of 5 to 10 times of the change display is set, such as the long-term time-short flag or the 2R time-shortage hit (S134), the jackpot start 1 designation command, the jackpot start 2 designation command, the jackpot start 3 designation command, or the jackpot start 4 designation command according to the determined type of jackpot is sent to the production control microcomputer 100. The process for transmitting any of the commands (a jackpot start designation command) is performed (S135).

  Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 8R normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a short jackpot at 2R, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a short jackpot at 8R, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is short jackpot at 15R, a jackpot start 4 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times, 8 times, 2 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds or 0.5 seconds), and the like are set in a predetermined storage area. (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S138), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening.

  If the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the small hit release time timer for setting the small hit release time (1 second) is set (S140), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set before the small hit release. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (S308) (S141), and the process ends. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening process for small hits.

  On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is confirmed whether or not the short-term time-short flag or the long-term time-short flag indicating the short-time state is set (S142). If the short-term time-short flag or the long-term time-short flag is not set in S142, the time-short state is not set, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the short-term time-short flag or the long-term time-short flag is set in S142, since the time-short state is set, the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the variation display number of the second special symbol in the time-short state are set. The total time reduction counter as a counting means for counting the total value is updated by subtracting -1 (S143).

  In the jackpot ending process in FIG. 13, the total time reduction counter to be subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 10 times by S166 when controlled to the short-term short state, and is set to 100 times by S170 when controlled to the long-term time short state. In step S143, the value is subtracted and updated each time the variable display that is the result of the loss display is executed. As shown in S166 and S170 in FIG. 13, the total time reduction counter is used to determine both whether or not the short-term time-short end condition is satisfied and whether or not the long-term time-short end condition is satisfied. Next, it is confirmed whether or not it is a short time short state by confirming whether or not the short time short time flag is set (S144).

  If the short time flag is set in S144, is the end of the variable display of the second special symbol based on whether or not the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second"? It is confirmed whether or not (S145). In S145, when it is time to end the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S149 described later. On the other hand, when it is at the end of the second special symbol fluctuation display in S145, the special figure 2 hour / times counter is decremented by -1 (S146). The special figure 2 short time counter which is subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the number of variable display times of the second special symbol which is controlled to the short time state after the big hit game per 2R short hit big game. The special figure 2 hour / times counter is set to 5 times by S165 when controlled to the short-term time short state in the jackpot end process of FIG. 13, and the fluctuation display that results in the display of the second special symbol is displayed by S146. Subtracted update every time it is executed.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 short time counter updated in S146 has become “0” (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 hour / minute counter becomes “0”, it is when one of the short-term / short-term end conditions after the big hit game of 2R / h / h is completed, so the short-term / short state is reached. Is terminated, the process proceeds to S149 described later. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 short-time counter is not “0”, in order to confirm whether or not another end condition of the short-term short-time state is satisfied. The process proceeds to S148.

  In S148, the subtraction update is performed in S143 to check whether the short-term short-term or long-term short-term termination condition is satisfied based on the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the short-time state. It is checked whether or not the count value of the total short time counter has become “0” (S148). If the count value of the total time counter is not “0” in S148, the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the count value of the total short time counter is “0” in S148, the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, in the short-term short state, when it is determined in S147 that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol has reached the number of end conditions, and in the short-term short state and the long-term short state, the first special symbol and the second It is executed to end the time-saving state at any time when it is determined that the total number of times of variable display of the special symbol has reached the number of end conditions.

  In S149, the currently set time / short flag of the short-term time / short flag and the long / short time / short flag is reset (S149). And a total time-short count counter (if the long-term time is short, only one counter for the total time-short count counter) is reset (S150). Then, in response to the completion of the time-shortening condition based on the number of variable display times in the time-shortening state, processing for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

  In S152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

  In such a special symbol stopping process, in S142 to S151, when the short-term state is short, the second special symbol is displayed five times, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed ten times in total. When either of the execution of the deviation deviation display is established, a process for ending the short-term short state is performed. Further, in S142 to S151, in the case of the long-term time-short state, when the execution of the display of the fluctuation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for a total of 100 times is established, the processing for ending the long-term time-short state is performed. .

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big prize winning control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S162). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot to be ended is 2R short-time jackpot based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state ( S163).

  If the type of jackpot that ends in S163 is 2R short-time big hit, in order to control to the short-term short state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the short-term short-term flag is set (S164), and the short-term short-term end condition is set Therefore, data of “5” (corresponding to 5 times of variable display of the second special symbol) is set in the special figure 2 short-time counter (S165), and “10” (first special symbol and second symbol is displayed in the total short-time counter). The data of the special symbol total fluctuation display 10 times) is set (S166). Then, a process for transmitting the short-term short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S172.

  As a result, the short-term short state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state for 2R short-term bonus, and the short-term short-term end condition includes the variable display count of only the second special symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is defined by the total number of variable display releases.

  On the other hand, if the big hit type to be ended is not 2R short-time big hit in S163, the big hit type to be finished is 8R short-time based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in this big hit gaming state. It is confirmed whether it is a big hit or a short big hit at 15R (S168).

  In S168, when the type of jackpot to be ended is not 8R hour / short jackpot or 15R hour / short jackpot, the control is not set to the hourly state, so the process proceeds to S172 described later. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot to be ended is S8 / Short jackpot or 15R jackpot at S168, a long-term flag is set to control to a long-term time-short state after the big-hit gaming state ends (S169) In order to set the termination condition for the time reduction state, data of “100” (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 100 times) is set in the total time reduction counter (S170). Then, a process for transmitting the long time and short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S171), and the process proceeds to S172.

  As a result, the long-term short state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state at 8R short junior or 15R short juncture, and the end condition of the long short time state is defined by the total number of variable display opening times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Will be.

  In S172, according to the end of the big hit gaming state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S172), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

  In such a big hit end process, after the big hit game state of 2R short-time big hit, the second special symbol is displayed five times of fluctuation variation display, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in S164 to S166. The control is set to the short-term short state until one of the execution of the total of 10 deviation fluctuation displays is established. In addition, in S169 to S170, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 8R hour junior bonus or 15R hour joke, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are put into a long time short state until the execution of the display of the variation variation of 100 times in total is established. Setting to control.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for small hits (S308). In the small hit pre-release process, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 to the open state, and opens the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit gaming state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release process (S309) (S413).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit releasing process (S309) in the special symbol process. In the small hit release processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit release time timer by -1 (S430), and checks whether the small hit release time timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S431).

  If the small hit release time timer has not timed out in S431, it is determined whether or not a V winning flag set in S434 described later is set (S432). If the V winning flag is set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 inside the V determining and winning device 87 is detected. It is determined whether 87a is in an ON state (S433). If it is not in the on state in S433, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S433, it is a time when a V winning is detected, and a V winning flag indicating that a V winning is detected is set (S434). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S435), and the process ends. Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

  If the small hit release time timer times out in S431, it means that the small hit release time has ended, and the process proceeds to S436. In S436, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 (S436). Further, data corresponding to a specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning device 87 is closed is set in the V winning effective period timer (S437), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (S310). ) Is updated to a value corresponding to (S438), and the process ends. Thereby, the time measurement of the specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning apparatus 87 is closed is started. In addition, since the specific period which is the V winning effective period is set in this way, even when the game ball passes through the V winning area with a time lag after the normal passing time, Can be detected. In addition, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who tries to illegally win the V winning area, only the period is detected, so that it is possible to prevent fraud.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process. In the processing after the end of the small hit, the CPU 56 updates the V winning effective period timer by -1 (S441), and checks whether the V winning effective period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

  If the V prize valid period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V prize flag set in S434 or S445 when the V prize has already been detected is set (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 is detected during the V winning effective period. It is determined whether or not is on (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S444, it is a time when the V winning is detected during the V winning effective period, and the V winning flag indicating that the V winning is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

  If the V prize valid period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). Thereby, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has ended. Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit flag is set (S449).

  Next, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5E (S450). Then, random 2 is extracted, and the big hit type is determined by the second special symbol big hit type determination table selected in S540 based on the extracted random 2 (S451). As shown in FIG. 5 (E), either of the 8R normal big hit or the 15R short time big hit is selected and determined as the big hit big hit type via the V prize. Next, the big hit type determined in S451 is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 using data that can specify the big hit type as described above (S452). Next, the time-short flag (short-term time-short flag and long-time time-short flag set in the jackpot end process in FIG. 13) that has been set at that time is once reset (S453).

  Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 4 designation command according to the jackpot type determined in S451 (S454). Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the big hit gaming state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S455).

  Also, with reference to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, according to the jackpot type, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), the interval time (the big winning opening between rounds) Open pattern data indicating an open mode such as (close time) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S456). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S457), and the process is terminated. As a result, when a V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the second starting winning flag indicating that the second starting winning that is set in the starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 10 has occurred is reset (S459). Then, the determination buffer data regarding the variable display based on the second start winning prize temporarily stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 55 is cleared (S460). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S461), and the process ends. As a result, when no V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is not entered.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in command analysis processing, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In the command analysis process, when a display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as effects corresponding to the change display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, Effect control is executed by selecting a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag).

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for determining the selection of various effects (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When it is done, the change display of the effect design is stopped. By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is stopped. Also good. The variation pattern command is a command including data that can specify information necessary for designating a variation display mode such as a variation time length and a variation display result. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol when performing the effect control for variably displaying the effect symbol is determined on the basis of determining whether it is off or a big hit based on the display result designation command.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S500, and then performs one of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and an effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. The control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process. In the effect control process, an effect corresponding to (synchronized with) the normal symbol variation display is also executed in a manner that can be displayed in parallel with the special symbol variation display.

  Hit-ball promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and a hit-ball promotion effect corresponding to the game state is executed. The hitting ball promotion effect is an effect of providing notification for promoting the driving of the game ball into at least one of the first route (left-handed route) and the second route (right-handed route) in the game area 7. Specifically, the hitting ball promotion effect includes a right hitting promotion notification effect for notifying that the game ball is shot into the second route (right hitting route). You may make it include the notification production | presentation and the production | presentation of the left stroke promotion notification which performs the notification which accelerates | stimulates the driving | running | working of the game ball to the 1st path | route (left-handed path | route).

  For example, in the specific display area of the effect display device, the right-handed promotion notification continuously displays a character image that suggests and accelerates right-handed, such as “right-handed”, together with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by doing.

  In this embodiment, left-handed hitting is basically used as a game ball shot, and the second path (rightward is determined based on a state in which right-handed promotion notification is executed without executing left-handed promotion notification as a hitting ball promotion effect. The game ball is struck into the first route (left-handed route) based on the state where the right-handed promotion notification is not executed. An example of effect control that promotes striking will be described.

  In addition, as a hitting ball promotion effect, effect control which uses both the left stroke promotion notification and the right stroke promotion notification may be performed according to the gaming state. Further, as the hitting ball promotion effect, effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used according to the gaming state.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect display start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that a variation effect, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, is started. In response to the received variation pattern command, a variation production effect pattern is selected, and the production time timer that measures the production time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the changing-during effect process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the production pattern, and monitors whether or not the production time counted by the production time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the production time has ended or that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the value of the production control process flag corresponds to the production-time production stop process (S803) in order to terminate the production at the time of fluctuation. Update to value.

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the effect at the time of variation and display the effect result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): When a big hit (first big hit or second big hit) occurs, control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit Perform display control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during the big hit round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Small hit display processing (S808): When a small hit occurs, a fanfare effect as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit is performed for a predetermined time (for example, one second). Display control such as control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

  Small hit opening process (S809): Various small effects are controlled while the V determination winning device 87 is open. When the V determination winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S810).

  Small hit end effect processing (S810): In the effect display device 9, effect control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. In the small hit gaming state, when a V winning of the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a and it is determined that a V winning has occurred, V winning effect control for notifying that a V winning has occurred is performed. When a V win occurs in the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit gaming state, since the transition to the big hit gaming state is not made, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above-described processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. The production control CPU 101 recognizes the designated variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example, and produces the effect during variation. Determine the result. In the effect control process, the execution state of the effect control process is confirmed in S500, and a hitting ball promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a plurality of types of hitting promotion effects including a high base state right hit promotion notification, a small hit right hit promotion notification, and a big hit right hit promotion notification as hitting promotion effects. The high base state right-handed promotion notification is a hitting promotion effect for making a right-hand hit in the high base state and aiming for the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14). is there. The small hitting right hit promotion notification is a hitting promotion effect for making a right hit in the small hitting gaming state and aiming for the entry of the game ball into the V determination winning device 87 (V winning area). The big hit right hit promotion notification is a hitting ball promotion effect for making a right hit in the big hit game state and aiming for the entry of the game ball into the big hit variable winning ball device 20 (big winning opening).

  High-base state right-handed promotion notification, small-hit right-handed promotion notification, and big-hit right-handed promotion notification, together with a right-pointing arrow image that promotes a right-handed suggestion such as “right-handed” You may perform using the same image displayed continuously. In other words, it is possible to display in a state where it is impossible to specify whether the right-handed promotion notification corresponds to the promotion notification in the high base state, the promotion notification in the small hit, or the promotion notification in the big hit. Good. The right-handed promotion notification is an image that continuously displays a character image that suggests and accelerates right-handed, such as “right-handed”, together with a right-pointing arrow image. The small hitting right-handed promotion notification may be displayed as a yellow image, and the big hitting right-handed promotion notification may be displayed as a red image. In this embodiment, the high base state right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a blue image, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a yellow image, and the big hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a red image. Will be explained. Further, the size of the image used for the effect may be varied according to the type of the hitting ball promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the production may be varied depending on the advantage for the player. As an example, for small hit right-handed promotion notification, a small image is used for promotion notification, for high base state right-handed promotion notification, medium-sized image is used for promotion notification, and for big hit right-handed promotion notification, a large size is used. You may make it carry out a promotion alert | report using the image of. As for the high base state right-handed promotion notification, similar to the big hit right-handed promotion notification, the promotion notification may be performed using a large image.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing a control example of the hit ball promotion effect executed by the hit ball promotion effect process (500). FIG. 19A shows an effect control example of a right-handed promotion notification that is executed when the small base game state is controlled in the high base state. In FIG. 19B, after the end of the normal big hit (8R normal big hit) big hit gaming state, the effect control of the right-handed promotion notification when there is the second special symbol hold storage information (second hold storage information) An example is shown.

  In FIG. 19A, (a1) the state of the gaming machine (including the game control state and the effect control state), (a2) high base state right-handed promotion notification, (a3) small hit right-handed promotion notification, and (A4) The duration of the right-handed promotion notification that combines the high base state right-handed promotion notification and the small hit right-handed promotion notification is shown as time elapses.

  In FIG. 19B, (a1) the state of the gaming machine, (a2) jackpot right-handed promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification executed in the jackpot gaming state), (a3) small-hit right-handed promotion notification, and ( a4) The duration of the right-handed promotion notification that combines the big-hit right-handed promotion notification and the small-hit right-handed promotion notification is shown as time elapses.

  Referring to FIG. 19A, in the high base state, the high base state right-handed acceleration notification is executed as shown in (a2). In the high base state, the high base state right-handed promotion notification is continuously executed until the small hit display of the small hit gaming state is started as shown in (a3) or until the low base state is reached. In order to obtain a profit in the high base state such that the right-handed strike may be more frequent in the high base state than the left strike in the high base state by executing the high base state right-handed promotion notification. Since the player can recognize that the hitting is necessary, the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged in the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, in the high base state, for example, when a small hit display of a very short small hit gaming state such as 1 second is started, a small hit right strike is promoted as shown in (a3). The execution of notification is started. The small hitting right strike promotion notification is continuously executed until the small hitting gaming state is completed. By executing the small hitting right hit promotion notification, if the right hit is made in the small hit gaming state, the game ball is caused to enter the open V determination prize winning device 87 in an extremely short open time such as 1 second. And the player can recognize that a right-handed strike is necessary to obtain a profit in the small hit gaming state such that a V prize can be generated. You can avoid being penalized.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when controlled to the small hit gaming state in the high base state, it was continuously executed in the high base state before the small hit gaming state as shown in (a4). The high base right-handed promotion notification is stopped, and the execution of the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is started almost simultaneously with the stoppage, so that the right-handed promotion is substantially promoted between the high base state and the small hitting gaming state. The notification is continuously executed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (A), when the small base game state is controlled in the high base state, the high base right-handed promotion notification is executed in the high base state before the small base game state is entered. Accordingly, general players are right-handed. Thus, when the small hit game state is entered, even if the execution of the small hit right strike promotion notification is started at the start of the small hit display that is executed for a short period of time immediately before the V determination winning device 87 is opened, Since the player who has made a right hit and noticed the small hit right hit promotion notification can easily enter the game ball into the V determination prize winning device 87, the player has a disadvantage regarding the small hit game state. It is hard to receive.

  However, for example, when a normal big hit game state such as 8R normal big hit is executed, immediately before the big hit game state is entered, the hold that becomes the small hit game state as the hold storage information that is displayed in a variable order in the next order As shown in FIG. 19 (A), when the stored information is stored, the held stored information is executed in the first variation display after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the start of the small hit display is performed as shown in FIG. When the execution of small hitting right strike promotion notification is started sometimes, the following problems occur.

  The stored memory information that existed before the big hit gaming state is saved while the game control of the big hit gaming state is executed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the saved information is continuously played. Used for control. Therefore, for example, in the state where the player is right-handed in the high base state, the reserved storage information that is the small hit display result as the second reserved storage information corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a normal big hit such as an 8R normal big hit. Is stored as the next hold storage information of the hold storage information, and after the end of the jackpot big hit gaming state, in the first variable display, a variable display that is a small hit display result is executed based on the hold storage information A gaming situation may occur. Normally, in the big hit big hit gaming state, the big hit right-handed promotion notification is made, but at the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit right-handed promotion notification stops, and after the big hit gaming state ends, it becomes a low base state. There is no right-handed promotion notification. Therefore, after the end of the normal big hit game state, the player makes a left turn in response to the fact that the right hit promotion notification is not given.

  However, if the execution start condition for the small hit right hit promotion notification is set only at the start of the small hit display in the small hit gaming state, the big hit game is immediately before the normal big hit big hit gaming state. When on-hold storage information that becomes a small hit gaming state is stored in the first variation display after the state ends, the right-handed promotion notification is not made after the big hit gaming state ends. Thereby, immediately after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is likely that the player is left-handed or is not hitting a ball. Therefore, when the small hitting right strike promotion notification is started at the start of the small hit display based on the first variation display result (small hit display result) immediately after the big hit gaming state ends, the player who notices the notification hits the right strike Since the time from the start of the small hit display until the V determination prize-winning device 87 is closed after being released is about a few seconds, the game ball is given to the V-decision prize winning device 87. It is almost impossible to fire a ball so as to enter.

  Therefore, in the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 19B, just before the big hit gaming state of the normal big hit gaming state, the small hitting as the stored storage information that is variably displayed in the next order is displayed. When the stored information of the second special symbol as the display result is stored, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the reserved memory information is executed as the first variable display after the end of the jackpot gaming state. As shown in (b3), the effect control for executing the small hit right-handed promotion notification is performed from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  As described above, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation display after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the variation display. As shown below, a player who hits a ball corresponding to the notification can cause the game ball to enter the V determination winning device 87 released in the small hit game state after the change display.

  As shown in (b2) of FIG. 19B, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is executed until the big-hit end effect in the big-hit gaming state ends, and the right-hand hit is made until the end of the big-hit end effect according to the notification. The player who has been playing stops the big hit right-handed promotion notification at the end of the big-hit gaming state, but immediately after that, as shown in (b3) of FIG. As a result, according to the notification, the end of the big hit gaming state will continue to be right-handed. In such a case, after the end of the big hit gaming state, a right-handed game ball has already been thrown toward the V determination winning device 87 at the start of the variation of the second special symbol that results in the small hit display. Therefore, it becomes possible to allow the game ball to enter the V determination prize-winning device 87 released in the subsequent small hit game state.

  Further, as shown in (b2) of FIG. 19 (B), the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is executed until the jackpot end effect in the jackpot game state ends, but according to the actual closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 Then, the player who stopped the right hit before the end of the big hit end effect (changed to the left hit state or once stopped the hitting of the hit ball) immediately after that as shown in (b3) of FIG. When the execution of the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is started, a right-handed start is newly started according to the notification. In such a case, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the right-handed start is started at the beginning of the change of the second special symbol that is the result of the small hit display, and the game ball is input to the V determination winning device 87 during the change display. Therefore, the game ball can be made to enter the V determination winning device 87 that is released in the subsequent small hit gaming state.

  As described above, when the variable display of the second special symbol, which is the result of the small hit display, is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the reserved storage information before the start of the big hit big hit gaming state, By executing the small hitting right hit promotion notification from the start of the variable display, the player who hits the ball corresponding to the notification is released in the small hit gaming state after the variable display is the V determination prize winning device 87. It becomes possible to make a game ball approach to the time. As a result, it is disadvantageous for the player that the V-decision winning device 87 cannot win the game ball in the small hit gaming state and misses the big hit occurrence advantageous state based on the V winning. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  Specifically, it is possible to make a right-handed promotion notification so that the player does not miss the advantageous state of entry of the game ball into the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 that may be controlled to the big hit gaming state. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, after the big hit gaming state in which the big hit right hit promotion notification has been executed is completed, the big hit gaming state is ended by continuously performing the small hit right hit promotion notification. When the variation display to be executed later is a variation display that is a display result that can be controlled to the small hit gaming state, it is possible to provide a promotion notification that does not cause a sense of incongruity.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 19B, based on the second reserved storage information before the start of the normal jackpot big hit gaming state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Sometimes, based on the content of the second hold storage information that is displayed after the end of the big hit gaming state, whether or not it will be a small hit, start the variable display only if the small hit From time to time, a small hitting right-handed promotion notification may be executed, and since the second hold memory information has a very high probability of a small hit, the second hold is normally executed after the end of the big hit big hit gaming state. If it is stored information, the small hit right-handed promotion notification may be executed from the start of the variable display without confirming the content of the stored storage information.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the hit ball promotion effect process (S500) of FIG. In the hit ball promotion effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the following process.

  First, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (S501). The effect control microcomputer 100 stores game state data indicating whether the current game control state is a normal state (low base state) or a short time state (high base state) in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. And when the normal state designation command or the short time state designation command is received, the current gaming state is updated based on the gaming state data by updating the gaming state data according to the content of the received command. Can be confirmed. In S501, by confirming such game state data, it is confirmed whether or not the current game state is a high base state.

  When it is not the high base state in S501, that is, when it is the low base state, it is confirmed whether or not the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S502). The high base right-handed promotion notification flag is a flag that is set (S507) when the high-base right-handed promotion notification execution condition is satisfied and the high-base right-handed promotion notification is being executed.

  When the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S502, the process proceeds to S508 described later. On the other hand, when the high base right-handed acceleration notification flag is set in S502, the high-base right-handed promotion notification flag is terminated in response to the low base state (S503), Is reset (S504). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S508.

  When it is in the high base state in S501 described above, it is confirmed whether or not the high base right-handed acceleration notification flag is set (S505). When the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S505, the process proceeds to S508. On the other hand, when the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S505, the high base right-handed promotion notification is started in response to the high base state (S506). Is set (S507). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S508. Thereby, during the high base state, the high base right-handed promotion notification is executed.

  In S508, by confirming the value of the current effect control process flag, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is in the big hit display process (S804) (S508). When the big hit display process is being performed in S508, it is checked whether or not the big hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S509). The big hit right strike promotion notification flag is a flag that is set (S511) when the big hit right strike promotion notification execution condition is satisfied and the big hit right strike promotion notification is executed.

  If the big hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S509, the hitting ball promotion effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when the big hit right hit promotion notification flag is not set in S509, the big hit right hit promotion notification is started in response to the fact that the big hit gaming state is set (S510), and the big hit right hit promotion notification flag is set. (S511). Thereafter, the hit ball promotion effect process is terminated. As a result, during the big hit gaming state, the big hit right-handed promotion notification is executed.

  Further, when the big hit display process is not being performed in the above-described S508, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit end presentation process (S807) is ended (when the big hit end presentation process is shifted to the variation pattern command reception waiting process). (S512). Although illustration is omitted, in the hit ball promotion effect process, every time the hit ball promotion effect process is executed in the effect process switching determination area provided in the RAM 103, the execution end point (execution of a step executed after S512) The value of the effect control process flag at the time) is temporarily stored. The data in the effect process switching determination area is overwritten and stored at the end of the process every time the hit ball promotion effect process is executed.

  Thereby, in S512, while confirming the value of the present production control process flag, by confirming the value of the production control process flag at the time of execution of the previous hitting ball promotion production process stored in the production process switching determination area The effect control process flag at the time of execution of the previous hit ball promotion effect process is a flag indicating the big hit end effect process (S807), and the current effect control process flag confirmed in S512 of the current hit ball promotion effect process is the variation pattern command. When the flag indicates the reception waiting process (S800), it is determined that the jackpot end effect process (S807) ends (when the jackpot end effect process ends and the process shifts to the variable pattern command reception wait process). To do.

  When it is time to finish the big hit end effect process in S512, the big hit right-handed promotion notification is ended according to the end of the big-hit gaming state (S513), and the big hit right-handed promotion notification flag is reset (S514).

  Next, based on confirming whether the jackpot end designation command received at the end of the current jackpot gaming state is the jackpot end 1 designation command, it is confirmed whether or not it is the end of the 8R normal jackpot. (S515). If it is at the end of the big hit other than the 8R normal big hit in S515, the hit ball promotion effect process is ended. On the other hand, if it is at the end of the 8R normal big hit in S515, the presence / absence of the second reserved storage information is checked as of the end of the 8R normal big hit (S516). In the effect control microcomputer 100, the RAM 103 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. As one of such buffers, a buffer for storing the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is provided. By confirming the stored data in the buffer, the end of the 8R normal big hit is confirmed in S516. It can be confirmed whether or not there is second hold storage information at present.

  When there is no second reserved storage information in S516, the hit ball promotion effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is the second reserved storage information in S516, the small hitting right strike promotion notification flag is set (S517), and the hitting ball promotion effect process is ended. The small hit right strike promotion notification flag is a flag that is set (S517, S522) when an execution condition for the small hit right strike promotion notification is satisfied.

  The fact that there is the second reserved memory information at the end of the normal big hit jackpot state such as the 8R normal big hit means that the following gaming situation is performed when the variable display based on the second reserved memory information is executed. May occur. That is, after the big hit game state, which is a normal big hit, is ended, the low base state is set. Then, since the second reserved memory information is used for execution of the variable display in preference to the first reserved memory information, the second special symbol changes in the low base state after the end of the big jackpot game state. Display will be executed. As for the fluctuation display of the second special symbol based on the second reserved storage information, as shown in FIG. 5B, a small hit may occur. When a small win occurs, in order to obtain a big hit based on the V winning, it is necessary to make the game ball enter the V determination winning device 87 provided on the second route (right-handed route).

  However, as described above, at the end of the normal big hit game state, if no notification is given, the player may not be right-handed. Therefore, in such a situation, when the small hit display is started from the start of the small hit display as in the case where the small hit occurs in the high base state shown in FIG. Even if the player who notices the notification starts to make a right turn, it is not in time for the game ball to reach the V determination winning device 87 during the open period of the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, in the hit ball promotion effect process, when there is the second reserved storage information at the end of the normal big hit big hit game state such as the 8R normal big hit, by setting the small hit right hit promotion notification flag in S517, Preparations for starting the execution of the small hitting right-handed promotion notification from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol executed after the end of the big hit gaming state as shown in FIG. 9B based on the second reserved storage information. To do.

  If it is not at the end of the big hit end effect process in S512 described above, it is confirmed whether it is the start time of the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S518). In S518, by confirming the value of the production control process flag at the time of execution of the previous hitting ball promotion production process stored in the production process switching determination area and the current production control process flag value, The value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the hit ball promotion effect process is a value corresponding to the change pattern command reception waiting process (S800), and the value of the current effect control process flag is the effect symbol change start process (S801). ) Is determined to be the start time of the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  If it is not the start time of the effect symbol variation start process in S518, the process proceeds to S523 described later. On the other hand, when it is time to start the effect symbol variation start process in S518, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is the low base state by checking the gaming state data stored in the RAM 103 described above ( S519).

  When it is not in the low base state in S519, the hit ball promotion effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the low base state in S519, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S520). When the small hitting right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S520, the hitting ball promotion effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the small hit right hit promotion notification flag is set in S520, the small hit right hit promotion in the low base state due to the presence of the second reserved storage information at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal big hit big hit gaming state. After the notification flag is set, the execution of the variable display based on the second reserved storage information is started, the execution of the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is started (S522), and the hitting ball promotion effect processing is ended. To do. In the high base state, since the player is basically right-handed, even if the small-hit right-handed promotion notification is started from the start of the small-hit display as shown in FIG. Can be made to enter the V determination winning device 87, and only when the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set and the small hit from the start of the production symbol variation is made in S522. Production control for starting the right strike promotion notification is performed.

  If it is not the start time of the effect symbol variation start process in S518, the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) ends (from the effect symbol variation stop process to the variation pattern command reception wait process, the big hit display process, or the small It is confirmed whether or not (at the time of shifting to the hit display process) (S523). In S523, by confirming the value of the production control process flag at the time of execution of the previous hitting ball promotion production process stored in the production process switching determination area and the current production control process flag value, The value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the hit ball promotion effect process is a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (S803), and the current value of the effect control process flag is the change pattern command reception waiting process (S800). ), When it is a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the small hit display process (S808), it is determined that the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is ended.

  If it is not at the end of the effect symbol variation stop process in S523, the process proceeds to S530 described later. On the other hand, when it is the end time of the effect symbol variation stop processing in S523, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is the low base state by checking the gaming state data stored in the RAM 103 described above ( S524).

  When it is not in the low base state in S524, the hit ball promotion effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the low base state in S524, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S525). When the small hitting right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S525, the hitting ball promotion effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the small hitting right strike promotion notification flag is set in S525, the second held storage information is present at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal big hit big hit gaming state, so that the small hit right strike promotion is performed in the low base state. After the notification flag is set (S517), the second hold memory that exists when the variable display based on the second hold memory information is executed and exists at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal jackpot big hit gaming state. Since it is recognized that the information has been digested according to the execution of the variable display, in order to determine whether or not to end the small hit right-handed promotion notification at the end of the variable display of the production symbol, Based on the display result designation command received at the start time, it is confirmed whether or not the display result of the current variable display is an outlier display result (S527).

  In S527, when the display result of the current variation display becomes a display error result, the second pending storage information that existed at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal jackpot big hit gaming state is digested in accordance with the execution of the variation display, In addition, since the variable display result based on the second reserved storage information is a display result and is not controlled to the small hit gaming state, the small hit right strike promotion notification is terminated (S528), and the small hit right strike promotion notification is completed. The flag is reset (S529). Thereafter, the hit ball promotion effect process is terminated. As a result, the second pending storage information that existed at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal jackpot big hit gaming state is digested according to the execution of the fluctuation display, and when the small hit or big hit does not occur, the fluctuation display ends. Thus, the small hitting right strike promotion notification is terminated.

  If it is not at the end of the effect symbol variation stop process in S523 described above, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit display process (S808) is in progress by checking the value of the current effect control process flag (S808). S530). When the small hit display process is being performed in S530, it is checked whether or not the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S531).

  When the small hitting right strike promotion notification flag is set in S531, the hitting ball promotion effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when the small hitting right strike promotion notification flag is not set in S531, the small hitting right strike promotion notification is started according to the small hit display state (S532), and the small hit right strike promotion notification is started. A notification flag is set (S533). Thereafter, the hit ball promotion effect process is terminated. When the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is not yet executed at the time of executing the small hitting display process, it is when the small hitting gaming state is controlled in the high base state as shown in FIG. 19A, and S532, S533. Thus, the execution of the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is started from the stage where the small hitting display is executed.

  Further, when the small hit display process is not being performed in S530 described above, it is confirmed whether or not it is the start time of the small hit end effect process (S810) by checking the value of the current effect control process flag (S810). S534). In S534, by confirming the value of the production control process flag at the time of execution of the previous hitting ball promotion production process stored in the production process switching determination area and the current production control process flag value, The value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the hit ball promotion effect process is a value corresponding to the small hit releasing process (S809), and the current value of the effect control process flag is the small hit end effect process (S810). When it is a value corresponding to, it is determined that it is the start time of the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  If it is not at the start of the small hit end effect process in S534, the hit ball promotion effect process is ended. On the other hand, when it is time to start the small hitting end effect process in S534, the small hitting right stroke promotion notification is terminated (S535), and the small hitting right stroke promotion notification flag is reset (S536). Thereafter, the hit ball promotion effect process is terminated. As a result, when the small hit gaming state ends, the small hit right-handed promotion notification that has been executed until then ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, the left-handed promotion that promotes the left-handed in the low base state such as after the end of the normal big hit game state and after the end of the variable display of the number of variable display times in which the short-time state continues. Notification may be executed.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, a left-handed game is basically performed, and a right-handed promotion notification is made only when a right-handed game is required. Since it is possible to recognize that the gaming state requires hitting, the left strike promotion notification is an example that is not executed.

  Contrary to the above-described embodiment, basically, when a left-handed game is necessary, a left-handed promotion notification is given, and when a right-handed game is required, a left-handed game is promoted. Production control may be performed so that notification is not performed. For example, in the big hit gaming state, it is necessary to make a right turn. Therefore, by stopping the execution of the left hit promotion notification, the right hit is promoted, and after the normal big hit big hit gaming state is completed, the short-time state continues. In the low base state such as after the end of the variable display of the variable display count, the left strike promotion notification for promoting the left strike may be executed. In this case, the variable display of the second special symbol, which is the result of the small hit display, is executed as the variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the hold storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit gaming state. When the change display is started, the execution of the left-handed promotion notification is stopped, so that the player who hits the ball corresponding to the stop of the notification is released in the small hit game state after the change display. It becomes possible to make the entry of the game ball to the V determination winning device 87 made in time.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is the result of the small hit display, based on the second reserved storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit gaming state is displayed after the end of the big hit gaming state. The right-handed promotion display that has been executed from the big hit gaming state is continued when it is executed as the fluctuation display of the right, and the execution of the right-handed promotion notification starts from the start of the variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state However, the present invention is not limited to this. In such a case, at the end of the big hit gaming state, the right-handed promotion notification is temporarily stopped for a short time, and then the right-handed promotion notification is restarted from the beginning of the subsequent variable display. By performing the control to start, the right-handed promotion display that has been executed from the big hit gaming state is temporarily stopped, and then the right-handed promotion notification is restarted from the start of the subsequent variable display. The may be performed. In such a control, the right-handed promotion notification is temporarily stopped at the end of the big hit gaming state, but is immediately resumed from the beginning of the subsequent variable display, so that the right-handed promotion is given to the player. It can be felt that the execution of the notification is substantially continued.

  In the above-described embodiment, the right state that is executed from the big hit gaming state as the specific state when the small hit display result is obtained based on the second pending storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit gaming state. In the form in which the hit promotion display is continued, an example is shown in which execution of the right hit promotion notification is started from the start of the variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state. Opportunities that allow game balls to win by executing such a right-handed promotion display from the beginning of the change as a specific state even when it is a big hit for a short time opening where game balls can not be expected. May be given to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which only one second reserved storage information is stored (the upper limit value is “1”) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the second reserved storage information, a plurality of reserved storage information may be stored, for example, the upper limit value is set to “4”, similarly to the first reserved storage information. In that case, there may be a case where there are a plurality of pieces of second reserved storage information stored before the start of the big hit gaming state at the end of the normal big hit big hit gaming state such as the 8R normal big hit. At this time, in the hitting ball effect promotion effect process of FIG. 20, it is sufficient to perform a process of executing the small hit right hit promotion notification until all of the plurality of second reserved storage information is digested by the variable display. .

  Note that the opening time of the operation opening of the determination winning device 87 relating to the above-mentioned small hit is not limited to 1 second as described above. The time may be set to any time as long as the game ball is not in time or difficult to enter in the determination winning device 87. In addition, the display period of the effect of the small hit display when the small hit game state is entered is not limited to one second as described above, and even if the right hit of the game ball is started after the small hit display is visually recognized, Any time may be set as long as the game ball does not enter the winning device 87 in time or it is difficult to make it in time.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, for example, when the time saving state (high base state) ends, the small hit display result is displayed when the variable display is performed using the hold storage information stored in the second hold storage buffer. In this case, during the time-short state (high base state), a special effect as an effect different from the case where the variation display result of the second special symbol is the small hit display result is given by the effect control microcomputer 100. An example of execution will be described.

  When the short time state (high base state) ends, when the variable display is performed by the reserved storage information stored in the second reserved storage buffer, as shown in FIG. 5B, the second special symbol is displayed. In the variable display by, the probability of a small hit display result is extremely high. And when it is a small hit, it is possible to generate a big hit at a rate of about 1/5. Thus, when the time-short state (high base state) ends (when the base state is low), there is a possibility that it can be pulled back to the big hit at a rate of about 1/5. Then, when the change display result of the second special symbol is the small hit display result during the time-short state (high base state), an effect is displayed in which the special character image is not displayed. ) Is ended, and if a small hit display result is obtained when the variable display is performed by the storage information stored in the second storage buffer, a special character image is displayed. Should be executed.

  By executing such an effect, even if the short-time state (high base state) ends and returns to the normal state (low base state), it can be pulled back to the big hit based on the execution of the special effect. Since there is a possibility, the disappointing impression given to the player can be reduced. Note that the number of the second special symbol reserved storage may be one, or the same number as the first special symbol may be provided.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example will be described in which the jackpot via V winning described in the first embodiment is not provided and the probability variation state via V winning is provided. Specifically, the V determination prize-winning device 87 shown in FIG. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the big hit determination is changed to a high probability state in which the probability is improved from the normal probability state (low probability state). In the third embodiment, description of parts common to the control performed in the first embodiment is omitted. First, in the third embodiment, the flow of the game after the player starts a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the player sits on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins at the first start winning opening 13 by left-handed. Then, the first special symbol variation display is executed, and if the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is played aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 by switching from left-handed to right-handed. After the big hit, right-handed promotion notification (also called right-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handing. Specifically, a display such as “Aim for the right” is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  During the big hit game, the game is performed by aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 by hitting right. During the big hit game, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. In the third embodiment, a normal jackpot and a V probability variation determination jackpot are provided as the jackpot types. The V probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state when there is a V winning when the V determination winning device 87 is opened. In addition, the probability variation state is a state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to a normal state (a normal gaming state that is not a probability variation state).

  When the V probability variation determination jackpot occurs, the V determination winning device 87 is controlled to be in an open state during a second round period as a predetermined round of the jackpot round. In the middle of the first round (may be after the end of the first round), it is notified that the player is aiming for a V prize in the next round (two rounds). For example, V round notification such as “Aim at V in the next round” is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  When a V winning is generated by the V determination winning device 87 in the second round of the big hit round, the probability change state and the short time state that can be continued for a predetermined number of fluctuation displays after the big hit gaming state is controlled. A plurality of variations are set for the number of fluctuations in which the probability variation state and the short time state continue. In the second round of the big hit round, when a V winning is not generated by the V determination winning device 87 and after the normal big hit, the game state is changed to a normal game state that is not controlled to the odd state or the short time state.

  After the big hit game, when the probability change state and the short time state are controlled, the probability display state and the short time state are notified at the start of the probability change state and the short time state, and the variable display number that the probability change state and the short time state can be continued. Is notified. Further, at the start of the probability variation state and the short time state, a right-handed promotion notification is given. In the case of being controlled to the probable change state and the short-time state, a game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 having the second start winning opening 14 by right-handing. When the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by a special symbol) while being controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 remains hitting right. The game is aimed at. If the big hit is not the normal big hit, the game is performed aiming at the V determination winning device 87 in the second round.

  When the big hit gaming state is not finished, if the probability change state and the short time state are not controlled, the notification that the normal state is reached and the left-handed promotion notification are executed. After the big hit game, when the probability change state and the time-short state are not controlled, the player switches the game from right-handed to left-handed and plays the game so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13.

  The situation of the second round when the V probability variation determination jackpot occurs will be described in detail. After the first round is completed due to the V probability variation determination big hit, the player aims at the operation port opened by the V determination prize winning device 87 in the second round so that the game ball enters the V winning area 870. Advance the game.

  When a game is played aiming at the operating port of the V determination winning device 87, if a game ball enters the V determination winning device 87 and enters the V winning area 870, a V winning is generated. When a V winning is generated, a V winning notification for notifying that a V winning has occurred is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  When a game is played aiming at the V determination winning device 87, the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870, or the game ball is in the V winning area 870 but is not specified other than the V winning area 870. When entering the area 871, no V prize is generated. When no V winning has occurred, a V winning failure notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V winning has failed.

  Normally, in the case of a big win, the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is not opened, so there is no case where a V winning occurs, and the player aims only at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 and digests the round. In addition, a plurality of types of rounds such as 2R, 8R, and 15R are provided for the V probability variation determination big hit. In the case of 2RV probability variation determination jackpot, the jackpot round ends after the second round ends. In the case of 8R and 15RV probability variation determination jackpots, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again after the second round, and after the third round, the big round variable winning ball apparatus 20 is aimed and digested.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a hit type table in the third embodiment. The win type table of FIG. 21 shows, for each win type, the win occurrence condition, the control state after the V winning probability change is confirmed, the number of wins in round (number of rounds), and the open time of each round in win. . In this embodiment, the 8R normal big hit, the 2RV exact variation big hit, the 8RV exact variation big hit, and the 15RV exact variation big hit are provided as the hit types.

  The 8R normal jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols is a jackpot symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (special symbol jackpot determination). The type of jackpot is also made in advance by random number lottery. The 8R normal jackpot is a jackpot in which no V winning round occurs, and V winning is not possible. After the end of the 8R normal big hit, it is not controlled to the probability variation state or the time-short state, and it becomes a normal state. Further, when the 8R normal big hit occurs, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, and the big hit gaming state is set. In the 8R regular big hit, the number of times the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is 8, and the open time of one round is 29 seconds.

  As for the normal big hit that does not become the probability change state such as the 8R normal big hit, the V decision at the second R is the same as other V probability change judgment big hits (2RV probability change big hit, 8RV probability change big hit, and 15RV probability change big hit). Although the operation port of the winning device 87 is opened, the V determination winning device 87 has an opening pattern in which the game ball cannot enter the V winning area 870 or is difficult to win, so that the winning state does not result in a probable big hit. May be opened. For example, in the 2R, the game ball may be in a state in which the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win in the V determination winning device 87 in a controllable manner or in a structural and controllable manner. On the 2R side, a game ball can be won in the V determination winning device 87, but a state in which a game ball cannot be won in the V winning area 870 in a controlled or structural and control manner or You may make it difficult to win a prize.

  The 2RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol. The 2RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot in which a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 2RV probability variation determination jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released for 29 seconds in the first round in the jackpot gaming state. In the second land, the V determination winning device 87 is opened for 29 seconds. When a V winning is generated in the V determination winning device 87 in the second round, the probability change state and the short time state are controlled after the big hit. In this case, the probability variation state and the short time state are when the end condition that the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 80 times is satisfied, or the total number of times of variation between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times. End when the end condition is satisfied.

  The 8RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol. The 8RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot in which a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 8RV probability variation determination big hit, in the big hit gaming state, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released for 29 seconds in the first round. From the 3rd round to the 8th round, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for 29 seconds for one round. When a V winning is generated in the V determination winning device 87 in the second round, the probability change state and the short time state are controlled after the big hit. The probability variation state and the time reduction state in this case are terminated when the termination condition that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  The 15RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols becomes a jackpot symbol. The 15RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot where a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 15RV probability variation determination jackpot, in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released for 29 seconds in the first round. In the third to fifteenth rounds, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for 29 seconds for one round. When a V winning is generated in the V determination winning device 87 in the second round, the probability change state and the short time state are controlled after the big hit. The probability variation state and the time reduction state in this case are terminated when the termination condition that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  Here, when it is determined to control the big hit based on the winning (entering) of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, based on the winning (entering) of the gaming ball in the first starting winning opening 13. Therefore, it is easy to determine the jackpot that is advantageous to the player at a higher rate than when it is determined to control the jackpot.

  Further, both the first start prize and the second start prize are reserved and stored in a predetermined upper limit number (four). Further, when the second start winning is generated in the second start winning opening 14, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning is preferentially executed even if the first start winning is stored. The Thus, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol.

  In addition, after the 2RV probability variation determination big hit, an end condition that the number of changes of the second special symbol is 80 times or an end condition that the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times is set. . Compared to such 8RV probability variation big hit and 15RV probability variation big hit, the short time state (probability variation state) with a shorter number of times changes the first special symbol due to the reserved memory based on the first starting prize during the short time state (probability variation state). This is because even if the display is started, the variation display of the second special symbol that is likely to be determined as a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is to make the variation display executable. In this way, the first special symbol variation display by the reserved memory based on the first start winning is started in a short time and short state (probability variation state), so that it is easy to determine the big hit advantageous to the player. 2 It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of special symbols from decreasing.

  In addition, it is good also as the game property which is provided with a probability variation big hit by random number lottery, without providing V determination prize-winning apparatus 87. FIG. In the probability variation state and the short-time state for the 2R probability variation big hit, the end condition that the number of changes of the second special symbol is 80 times or the end condition that the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times. It may be terminated when established.

  Further, the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 may be provided in the left game area, and the game may be performed by left-handed even during the normal state, the probability change state, and the time-short state. For example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be provided below the first start winning opening 13. For example, when the first start prize and the second start prize are advantageous for the player, the player can aim for the first start prize port 13 by left-handed or the second start prize. Since the game can be performed aiming at the mouth 14, the width of the game is widened and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot type determination table according to the third embodiment. These tables are stored in the ROM 54. Of these tables, the description will focus on the parts that differ from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 22C is a low base first special figure big hit type determination table used for determining the big hit type when the big hit is determined by the first special symbol in the low base state. FIG. 22D is a high base first special figure big hit type determination table used for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the first special symbol in the high base state. FIG. 22E is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

  According to such various jackpot type determination tables, the jackpot type with the largest number of rounds and the shortest number of times for the jackpot of the second special symbol is larger than the jackpot type that can be selected with the first special symbol. “15RV probability variation big hit” is selected at a high rate, and “8R normal big hit”, which has the second largest number of rounds, is selected as another big hit type that can be selected. There is a high ratio of selecting big jackpot types.

  According to such various jackpot type determination tables, for the jackpot of the first special symbol, the selection ratio of the number of rounds in the high base state is the same as that in the low base state, but the probability variation state is the same. + The percentage of jackpots that become short-running is selected is high. Therefore, in the high base state, compared with the low base state, the ratio that the big hit type advantageous to the player is selected is high.

  In the third embodiment in which the probability variation state via the V prize is provided, as the big hit type determination table, for the big hit of the first special symbol, the same multiple types of big hits in the low base state and in the high base state The jackpot type may be determined using a jackpot type determination table in which the jackpot type to be executed can be selected from the types and the jackpot type can be selected at the same (common) selection ratio. In this case, the ratio of selecting the jackpot type that is advantageous to the player is the same (common) in the low base state and in the high base state.

  The V-probability big hit shown in the third embodiment can be realized mainly by partially changing the processing contents of the special symbol stop processing and the big hit end processing as follows.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing according to the third embodiment. The special symbol stop process of FIG. 23 is different from the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment in that S134 is changed to S134A, and S142 to S150 are changed to S142A to S150A. is there. S134A and S142A to S150A will be described.

  When the big hit flag is set in S133, the CPU 56 is set when a long-term continuation condition of 100 fluctuation displays is set, such as an 8RV probability change big hit and a 15RV probability change big hit. Long-term probability change flag and long-term time-short flag, or short-term probability change flag and short-term time-shortness set when the short-term continuation condition of 80 to 85 times of variation display is set, as in the case of 2RV probability variation judgment jackpot Among the flags, the set flag is reset (S134A).

  When the big hit flag is not set in S133, it is confirmed whether the short-term probability change flag or the long-term probability change flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (S142A). The short-term probability variation flag is a flag that is set when the short-term continuation condition of 5 to 10 times of fluctuation display is set, and the long-term probability variation flag is set to a long-term continuation condition of 100 times of variation display. This flag is set when the certain probability change state is set. If the short-term probability variation flag or the long-term probability variation flag is not set in S142, the probability variation state is not established, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the short-term probability variation flag or the long-term probability variation flag is set in S142A, since the probability variation state, the variation display count of the first special symbol and the variation display count of the second special symbol in the probability variation state. The total probability variation counter serving as a counting means for counting the total value is updated by subtracting -1 (S143A).

  The total probability variation counter to be subtracted and updated in S143A is set to 85 times by S166A when controlled to the short-term probability variation state in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 24, and to 100 times by S170A when controlled to the long-term probability variation state. In S143A, the subtraction update is performed each time the variable display resulting in the display error is executed once. As shown in S166A and S170A of FIG. 24, the total probability variation counter is used to determine both the presence / absence of the short-term probability variation end condition and the presence / absence of the long-term probability variation end condition. Next, it is confirmed whether or not it is a short-term probability variation state by confirming whether or not the short-term probability variation flag is set (S144A).

  If the short-term probability change flag is set in S144A, is it the end of the variable display of the second special symbol based on checking whether the special symbol pointer is data indicating “second”? It is confirmed whether or not (S145A). In S145A, when it is time to end the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when it is time to end the second special symbol fluctuation display in S145A, the special figure 2 probability variation counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S146A). The special figure 2 probability variation counter to be subtracted and updated in S146A is a counting means that counts the number of times the second special symbol is changed to be displayed after the big hit game for the 2R probability variation big hit is controlled. The special figure 2 probability variation counter is set to 80 times by S165A when it is controlled to the short-term probability variation state in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 24, and the variation display that results in the display result of the second special symbol being off is 1 by S146A. Subtracted update every time it is executed.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter updated in S146A has become “0” (S147A). In S147A, when the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter becomes “0”, it is when one of the termination conditions of the short term probability variation state after the big hit game of the 2R probability variation big hit is satisfied, so the short term probability variation state Is terminated, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter is not “0” in S147A, in order to confirm whether or not another termination condition in the short-term probability variation state is satisfied. The process proceeds to S148A.

  In S148A, the subtraction update is performed in S143A in order to confirm whether the short-term or long-term probability change end condition is satisfied based on the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the probability variation state. It is checked whether the count value of the total probability variation counter is “0” (S148A). When the count value of the total probability variation counter is not “0” in S148A, the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the count value of the total probability variation counter is “0” in S148A, the process proceeds to S149A.

  In S149A, in the short-term probability variation state, in S147A, it is determined that the number of times the second special symbol has been changed is the number of end conditions, and in the short-term probability variation state and the long-term probability variation state, the first special symbol and the second symbol are determined in S148A. This is executed to end the probability changing state at any time when it is determined that the total number of fluctuation displays of the special symbol has reached the number of end conditions.

  In S149A, the currently set probability variation flag is reset among the short-term probability variation flag and the long-term certain probability variation flag (S149A), and further, the probability variation count counter that is set (in the case of short-term certainty variation, the special time counter in Fig. 2) And the total short time counter (if the long time is short, only one total short time counter) is reset (S150A).

  In such a special symbol stop process, in S142A to S155, in the short-term probable change state, the second special symbol is displayed 80 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed 85 times in total. When any of the deviation deviation display is established, processing for ending the short-term probability variation state is performed. Further, in S142A to S155, in the case of a long-term time-short state, a process for ending the long-term certainty-change state is performed when execution of the display of the variation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for a total of 100 times is established. .

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the big hit end processing according to the third embodiment. The big hit end process of FIG. 24 is different from the big hit end process shown in FIG. 13 of the first embodiment in that S163 to S171 are changed to S163A to S171A. Next, S163A to S171A will be described.

  When the big hit end time has elapsed in S162, whether or not the big hit type to be ended is a 2R probability variable big hit based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current big hit gaming state. Confirm (S163A).

  When the type of jackpot to be ended by S163A is 2R probability change jackpot, in order to control to the short-term probability change state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the short-term probability change flag is set (S164A) and the short-term time-short flag is set (S164B). ) In order to set the termination condition of the short-term probability variation state, data of “80” (corresponding to the second special symbol variation display 80 times) is set in the special figure 2 probability variation counter (S165A), and the total probability variation counter is set. Data of “85” (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 85 times) is set (S166A). Then, a process for transmitting the short-term probability variation state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167A), and the process proceeds to S172.

  Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to the short-term probability variation state, the termination condition of the short-term probability variation state is the number of fluctuation display only of the second special symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is defined by the total number of variable display releases.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot type to be ended is not 2R probability change jackpot by S163A, the jackpot type to be ended is 8R probability change based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state. It is confirmed whether or not the big hit or 15R probability variation big hit (S168A).

  In S168A, when the type of jackpot to be ended is not 8R probability change big hit or 15R probability change big hit, control is not performed to the probability change state, so the process proceeds to S172 described later. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot to be ended is 8R probability change big hit or 15R probability change big hit in S168A, a long-term probability change flag is set to control to a long-term probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends (S169A) In order to set the hour / short flag (S169B) and set the end condition of the long-term probability variation state, data of “100” (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 100 times) is stored in the total probability variation counter. Set (S170A). Then, a process for transmitting the long-term certainty change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S171A), and the process proceeds to S172.

  As a result, the long-term probability variation state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of 8R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit, and the termination condition of the long-term probability variation state is defined by the total number of variable display opening times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Will be.

  In such a big hit end process, after the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variable big hit is completed by S164A to S166A, the second special symbol is displayed 80 times of fluctuation variation display, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The control is set to the short-term probability variation state until any of the execution of the total of 85 deviation variation displays is established. In addition, in S169A to S170A, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 8R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit, until the execution of the display of the variation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for a total of 100 times is realized, Setting to control.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the termination condition of the short-term probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state of the 2R probability variation big hit is executed when the second special symbol variation display count is executed 80 times, or the first special symbol and When the total number of variable display of the second special symbol is set to be established when it is executed 85 times, when the first special symbol is retained and not stored at the start of the short-term probability variation state Thus, during the control period of the short-term probability variation state, the feasible number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol that is advantageous for the player can be the same number of times, so that the advantage and disadvantage for the player in the probability variation state (high base state) It is possible to prevent the difference and ensure the fairness of the game.

  In the third embodiment, the probability variation state (the high base state, the short time state) is executed when the variation display count of the second special symbol is executed 80 times, or the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Since the end condition is satisfied when the total number of times is executed 85 times, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the probability variation state, and the fun of the game is improved.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, when a specific state is controlled based on a specific variation display, entry into a specific area is not possible unless the game medium is driven into the second path from the start of the specific variation display. A control example in which the V determination winning device 87 is controlled so as to be able to win in a possible manner will be described.

  In the fourth embodiment, for example, when the special symbol normal process (S300) is determined to be a big hit, the type of big hit that is controlled when a V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state is also selected and determined. Game control is performed.

  The variation pattern type includes a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit is made and a variation pattern type that cannot be selected when a small hit is made. Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit is obtained is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to such a small hit is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation. Fluctuation pattern types that can be selected for small hits can be selected for both small hits and non-small hits. Is also set so that the selected ratio is high. Note that the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set such that a pattern that is set to a specific variation time is selected based on the correspondence relationship with the opening control of the V determination winning device 87. . If the variation pattern in which the predetermined suggestive effect related to such a small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit is made, the player's sense of expectation for the small hit can be enhanced. it can. Further, the player can easily deal with the game unique to the small hit gaming state that the game ball needs to enter the V determination prize winning device 87 within a limited opening time in order to obtain a big hit. Thus, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to escape the advantageous state in which the player enters the game ball into the V determination winning device 87.

  The variation pattern that can be selected at the time of a small hit is such that if the game ball is not hit to the right from the start of the variation, it will not be in time for the game ball to enter the V determination prize winning device 87 that is released in the small hit gaming state. The variation time is set to be the variation time.

  In such a fourth embodiment, the change display time of the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is achieved, the display time of the small hit display when the small hit is achieved, and the V determination winning in the small hit gaming state The opening time of the device 87 is predetermined. In the variable display control and the small hit game control in that case, in order to allow the player to enter the game ball into the V determination winning device 87 when the V determination winning device 87 is open. In addition, if the right hit of the game ball is not started at the start of the variation display of the variation pattern that can be selected when the small hit is made, the variation display is performed in such a manner that it is not in time to enter the V judgment winning device 87. And the opening control of the V determination winning device 87 is set to be executed.

  In the fourth embodiment, as shown in the first embodiment, as the effect control, the second special that results in the small hit display result based on the stored storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit gaming state. When the symbol variation display is executed as the first variation display after the end of the big hit gaming state, the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is executed from the beginning of the variation display, thereby corresponding to the notification. The player who fires the hit ball can make the entry of the game ball into the V determination winning device 87 released in the small hit gaming state after the change display in time.

  Thereby, in the fourth embodiment, even when the variation time of the variation pattern is restricted, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol, It is possible to provide a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity for the game ball to enter the V determination prize-winning device 87 that may be controlled in the big hit game state.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the small hitting right-handed promotion notification as shown in the first and fourth embodiments is controlled so that the variable display executed after the end of the normal big hit big hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state. An example in which the same promotion notification is performed even when the display is different from a possible display result (for example, a big hit display result), even when the display is a variable display that is a display result controlled to the small hit gaming state. Will be explained.

  For example, in the situation shown in the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the small hitting right-handed promotion notification that is executed from the short start time of the variable display after the end of the normal big hit big hit gaming state is displayed on the variable display. Considering a control example of effect control that is executed only when the result is a small hit display result, if the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed at such timing, it is easy to obtain a small hit display result. It is predicted by the player, and it is difficult to improve the fun of the game and the production. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, as a condition for performing a small hitting right-handed promotion notification that is executed from the start time of the variable display after the end of the normal big hit big hit gaming state, for example, a variable display that becomes a big hit display result The time when other variable display such as the above is executed may be added.

  In this way, when the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is executed from the short start time of the fluctuation display after the end of the normal big hitting big hit gaming state, the small hitting is not limited. Based on the execution of the promotion notification, it is possible to prevent the player from easily guessing the change in the gaming state after the small hit right strike promotion notification.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, when performing right-handed promotion notification as shown in the first embodiment, a specific signal that can specify that right-handed promotion notification is being performed can be output to the outside of the gaming machine. A configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when a test device as an external signal output means is provided will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined test signal can be generated and output to the outside by the game control microcomputer 100 or the like. The test signal is a test signal for allowing the control state of the pachinko machine 1 to be confirmed by a test device provided outside the game machine, and a formal test by a third party such as the Security Electronics and Communication Technology Association is performed. Output when doing. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is obliged to undergo a type test by a third party, and as a result of the test, only models that conform to a predetermined standard are allowed to be shipped as products. The contents of the test vary widely, for example, the number of game balls that can be fired per minute, the number of winning balls that are paid out in a single winning, the performance of an electric accessory, and the performance of a variable display device. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested at a stage before mass production.

  The test signals created in the game control microcomputer 100 and the like include a winning detection signal (a starting winning detection signal for the first starting winning opening 13 and a starting winning detection signal for the second starting winning opening 14). ), Jackpot information, probability variation information, variation display device (first special symbol display device 8a, second special symbol display device 8b, production display device 9) operating state, variable winning ball as a normal electric accessory Multiple types of information indicating the operating state of the device 15, information indicating the operating state of the normal symbol display 10, information indicating the presence or absence of a fired ball, and information indicating an area to be driven such as right-handed or left-handed The signal is included.

  For example, the main board 31 is provided with a connector mounting portion which is an electrical component provided with a test signal connector for outputting a test signal generated in the game control microcomputer 100 or the like to the outside. The test signal connector is composed of a signal pin that can connect a probe from a test apparatus as an external device and a connector that can connect a cable from the test apparatus. In such a test signal connector, a test signal to be output is determined in advance corresponding to each pin of the signal output terminal. Therefore, when testing a gaming machine, a plurality of types of test signals as described above can be collectively output to the outside. Accordingly, it is possible to easily perform a type test including a compatibility test related to launching a hit ball, a compatibility test related to payout of a winning ball, a compatibility test related to a variable winning ball device 15, and the like. The test signal is created by the game control microcomputer 100. The test signal is not limited to the game control microcomputer 100, and may be generated and output by other microcomputers such as the effect control microcomputer 100.

  When performing such a formal test, the hit ball of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be tested according to the information indicating the area to be driven, such as a right-handed signal or a left-handed signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the testing device. A test firing operation device that operates the operation handle 5 to mechanically perform left-handed and right-handed firing operations is used. Information indicating the area to be input, such as a right-handed signal or a left-handed signal, may use both a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal, or only a right-handed signal. May be. When only signals that specify right-handed are used, left-handed is specified when the signal specifying right-handed is off, and right-handed is specified when signal that specifies right-handed is on. It is used to indicate that it is in a state to perform.

  Such a firing operation device emits a signal for driving the firing operation device based on driving area information indicating an area to be driven, such as a right-handed signal or a left-handed signal received from the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the test apparatus. An operation of operating the hitting ball operating handle 5 is executed in accordance with a signal for driving the launching operation device, which is input to the operation device.

  Since such a launching operation device is composed of a mechanical structure and operates mechanically, there is a problem in the response of the operation to the firing operation device driving signal. Therefore, for example, based on the stored storage information before the start of the normal big hit jackpot gaming state as described above, the variable special symbol display result that is the small hit display result is 1 after the end of the big hit gaming state. When executed as the first variation display, after a short-term return from the right-hand hit state corresponding to the big hit gaming state to the left hit corresponding to the low base state, the right hit corresponding to the small hit game state When using driving area information such as changing to driving, it becomes difficult for the operation of the firing operation device in the test to follow the instructions of the driving area information, which may hinder the progress of the test and the result of the test in the formal test. There was a problem of coming.

  For such a problem, as shown in the first embodiment or the like, based on the stored storage information before the start of the normal jackpot big hit gaming state, the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes the small hit display result, When executed as the first fluctuation display after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the right-handed promotion notification is continued from the jackpot gaming state, and from the beginning of the first fluctuation display after the end of the jackpot gaming state. By making a right-handed promotion notification continuously, it is possible to specify a right-handed promotion notification period such as (b4) in FIG. If a right-handed signal is output as driving area information, it becomes easy for the operation of the launching operation device in the test to follow the instructions of the driving area information, which may hinder the progress of the test and the result of the test in the formal test. It is possible to Tasa not so. Thereby, a suitable test can be performed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 while confirming the execution state of the right-handed promotion notification.

Next, main effects obtained by the first to sixth embodiments described above will be described.
(1) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, based on the stored storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit gaming state, the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes the small hit display result is performed. When executed as a variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state, the player who performs the hitting ball corresponding to the notification is executed by executing the small hit right hit promotion notification from the start of the variable display. Then, it becomes possible to make the entry of the game ball into the V determination winning device 87 released in the small hit game state after the change display in time. As a result, it is disadvantageous for the player that the V-decision winning device 87 cannot win the game ball in the small hit gaming state and misses the big hit occurrence advantageous state based on the V winning. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  (2) Specifically, a right-handed promotion notification is provided so that the player does not miss the advantageous state of entry of the game ball into the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 that may be controlled to the big hit gaming state. can do.

  (3) In the fourth embodiment, even when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is restricted, the big hit is made by executing the small hitting right-handed promotion notification from the start of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. It is possible to provide a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity for the game ball to enter the V determination prize-winning device 87 that may be controlled in the gaming state.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 19 (B), after the big hit gaming state where the big hit right hit promotion notification has been executed has been completed, When the variable display executed after the end is a variable display that is a display result that can be controlled to the small hit gaming state, it is possible to provide a promotion notification that does not cause a sense of incongruity.

  (5) As shown in the fifth embodiment, when the small hitting right-handed promotion notification is executed from the short time of starting the variable display after the end of the normal big hitting big hit gaming state, the small hitting is not limited. Therefore, based on the fact that the small hitting right strike promotion notification is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from easily estimating the change in the gaming state after the small hitting right strike promotion notification.

  (6) As shown in the sixth embodiment, based on the stored storage information before the start of the normal jackpot big hit gaming state, the variation display of the second special symbol that is the result of the small hit display is the change of the big hit gaming state. When it is executed as the first variation display after the end, the right-handed promotion notification is continued from the big hit gaming state, and the right-hand hit is continued from the first short time display of the fluctuation display after the big hit gaming state ends. A right-handed signal capable of specifying a right-handed promotion notification period, such as (b4) in FIG. 19B, indicating that a right-handed turn is continuously instructed from the big hit gaming state by providing a promotion notification. By outputting the area information, it becomes easy for the operation of the launching operation device in the test to follow the instruction of the driving area information, so that the progress of the test in the formal test and the test result are not hindered. It can be. Thereby, a suitable test can be performed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 while confirming the execution state of the right-handed promotion notification.

  (7) As shown in S164 to S166 of FIG. 13 and S147 to S150 of FIG. 12, etc., the end condition of the short-term short state after the big hit gaming state per 2R short-and-large hit is the change display count of the second special symbol. Is executed five times, or when the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed ten times, FIG. 6 (A), ( As shown in B), the second special symbol that is advantageous to the player during the control period of the short-term short state, with or without the holding of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term short-term state. Since the number of times that the variable display can be performed can be the same, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in the short time state (high base state) and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the end condition in the short-term short state defined by the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner by the first reserved memory. Since it is equal to or more than the total number (10 times) of the maximum number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (5 times) for which the variable display predetermined for the second special symbol is executed (10 times), the first hold in the short time short state Even if the variable display by memory is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent a difference from being advantageous and disadvantageous to the player by the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the short-term short state (fluctuation display 5 to 10 times), the long-term short state ( The presence of a short time state such as 100 fluctuation displays), the games in the short time state are rich in variety, and the fun of the game is improved.

  (10) As shown in S60 to S73 of FIG. 11, in the time-short state (high base state), the selection ratio per short-time and large time is higher than that in the non-time-short state (low base state) as shown in FIG. Since the high-base first special figure jackpot type determination table is selected and the jackpot type is selected, even when the display result of the first special symbol becomes the jackpot display result during the short-time state (high base state), The possibility of being in a disadvantageous state for the player can be reduced.

  (11) As shown in the second embodiment, for the second special symbol, when the short-time state (high base state) ends, if a small hit display result is obtained by the variable display by the second reserved memory, A special effect different from the case where the small hit display result is obtained by the variable display by the second reserved memory during the short time state (high base state) is executed. In the variable display using the second special symbol, the probability of a small hit display result is extremely high, and when a small hit is made, it can be pulled back to the big hit at a rate of about 1/5. Therefore, even if the short-time state (high base state) ends and returns to the normal state (low base state), there is a possibility that it can be pulled back to the big hit based on the execution of a special effect. Can alleviate the disappointing impression of

  (12) As shown in the third embodiment, in the probability variation state (high base state, short time state), the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 80 times, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Since the end condition is satisfied when the total number of times of fluctuation display is executed 85 times, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the probability change state, and the fun of the game is improved.

[Characteristic Configuration Example of First to Sixth Embodiments]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first to sixth embodiments described above has the following configurations (1) to (12) as characteristic configuration examples.

(1) By displaying a game medium (game ball, etc.) and driving it into a game area (game area 7 etc.), a variable display (a variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol, a variable display of a production symbol, etc.) ) In a gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be executed and can be controlled in an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
The game area includes a first route (left route) and a second route (right route) that allow game media to be divided as routes through which game media can flow down,
At least in the normal state, it is advantageous that the game medium flows down the first path (opening the special variable winning ball device 20, opening the V determination winning device 87, etc.),
At least in the advantageous state and in a specific state (small hit gaming state) different from the normal state and the advantageous state, the direction in which the game medium flows down the second path is more than the case in which the game medium flows down the first path. Are controlled in a state advantageous to the player (the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the V determination winning device 87 is opened, etc.) state control means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S305 in FIG. 9). ~ S307, S308 ~ S310, etc.),
Promotion notification means (the microcomputer 100 for effect control, S500 in FIG. 18, S506 in FIG. 20, S506, S510, and the like) that performs promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification) that can promote the placement of the game medium into the second route. S522, S532, etc.)
The promotion notification means performs the promotion notification in the advantageous state (S510 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19B), and the display result that the variable display executed after the advantageous state ends can be controlled to the specific state. Even if the state after the end of the advantageous state is the normal state, the promotion notification is performed even at the start of the variation (S522 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19B).

According to such a structure, it can prevent becoming a disadvantage for a player.
(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Variable winning means (V determination winning device 87) that is provided in the second path and allows the game medium to be awarded in the specific state;
A specific area (V winning area 870) provided in the variable winning means and into which a game medium can enter;
Advantageous control means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S433, S434 in FIG. 15, S444, S445, S449-S457 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 9) that controls the advantageous state when a game medium enters the specific area. S305 to S307).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity for the game medium to enter a specific area that may be controlled to an advantageous state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
An aspect in which, when controlled to the specific state based on a specific fluctuation display, it is impossible to enter the specific area unless a game medium is driven into the second path from the start of the specific fluctuation display. The variable winning means is further provided with variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means so as to enable winning (fourth embodiment).

  According to such a configuration, when a specific state is controlled based on a specific variation display, entry into a specific area is not possible unless the game medium is driven into the second route from the start of the specific variation display. It is possible to provide a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity of entering the game medium into the variable winning means controlled in a possible manner.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3),
When the change display executed after completion of the advantageous state is a change display resulting in a display result that can be controlled to the specific state (the change display that is a small hit at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed). When the advantageous storage state ends, the promotion notification corresponding to the specific state is performed (FIG. 19B, S512 to S522 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, the change display executed after the end of the advantageous state becomes a display result that can be controlled to the specific state by performing the promotion notification corresponding to the specific state from the end of the advantageous state. When it is, it is possible to make a promotion notification that does not cause a sense of incongruity.

(5) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (4),
The promotion notification means is configured to display the variable display executed after the advantageous state ends, even when the variable display is a variable display resulting in a display result different from the display result controllable to the specific state. It is possible to perform the same promotion notification as the promotion notification (fifth embodiment).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from easily guessing the change in the gaming state after the promotion notification based on the execution of the promotion notification.

(6) Launching a game medium (game ball, etc.) and driving it into a game area (game area 7 etc.), a change display (a change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a change display of a production symbol, etc.) ) In a gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be executed and can be controlled in an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
The gaming area includes a first route (first route, left route, etc.) and a second route (second route, right route, etc.) that allow game media to be divided as routes through which game media can flow down. ,
At least in the normal state (low base state), it is advantageous that the game medium flows down the first path (in the low base state, the first start winning opening 13 is provided so as to be able to win from the first path. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting prizes when the game ball flows down the first route than when the game ball flows down the second route)
At least when the game medium flows down the first path when the game medium flows down the second path in the advantageous state and a specific state (such as a small hit game state) different from the normal state and the advantageous state Control to a state more advantageous to the player (opening the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, opening the V determination winning apparatus 87, etc.) state control means (game control microcomputer 560, FIG. 9 S305 to S307, S308 to S310, etc.)
Promotion notification means (the microcomputer 100 for effect control, S500 in FIG. 18, S506 in FIG. 20, S506, S510, and the like) that performs promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification) that can promote the placement of the game medium into the second route. S522, S532, etc.)
The promotion notification means performs the promotion notification in the advantageous state (S510 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19B), and the display result that the variable display executed after the advantageous state ends can be controlled to the specific state. Even if the state after the end of the advantageous state is the normal state, the promotion notification is performed even at the start of the variation (S522 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19B),
External signal output means (sixth embodiment) capable of outputting a specific signal that can specify that the promotion notification is being made to the outside of the gaming machine when the promotion notification means performs the promotion notification. Prepared,
The external signal output means outputs a specific signal that can specify that the promotion notification is being performed in the advantageous state to the outside of the gaming machine, and a variable display executed after the advantageous state ends is the specific state. When the display is a variable display resulting in a controllable display result, a specific signal that can specify that the promotion notification is being performed is output to the outside of the gaming machine even after the advantageous state ends (sixth embodiment).

  According to such a structure, it can prevent becoming a disadvantage for a player. Furthermore, it is possible to execute a suitable test while confirming the execution status of the promotion notification outside the gaming machine.

(7) Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium (game ball, etc.) enters the first start area (first start winning opening 13, etc.) provided in the game area (game area 7, etc.). The first variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, etc.) for performing variable display (variation display, etc.) of the identification information (first special symbol, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the first provided in the game area 2 Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium has entered the second start area (second start winning opening 14 and the like), the identification information (second special symbol etc.) is variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. Second variable display means (second special symbol display device 8b, etc.), and the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is a specific display result (such as a jackpot display result) ) Is advantageous to the player A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a profitable state (such as a big hit gaming state),
The advantageous state includes at least a first advantageous state (such as a short time big hit) and a second advantageous state (usually a big hit, etc.) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state,
Whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on the fact that a game medium has entered either the first starting region or the second starting region (big hit determination etc.), and when to control to the advantageous state Prior determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S300 in FIG. 9, FIG. 9) for determining whether to display the display result of the identification information based on the approach. 11 S60 to S77, etc.)
After the advantageous state is finished, the game medium is moved from the normal state to the second start area until a predetermined condition (a predetermined number of fluctuation displays such as 5 times, 10 times, 100 times, etc.) is established. High-frequency state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S164 in FIG. 13, S169, S27 in FIG. 8, etc.) that can be controlled to a high-frequency state (high base state etc.)
Variable display control means (game control microcomputer 560, S52 in FIG. 11) that executes the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display means in preference to the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means. S54 etc.)
When the pre-determining means determines that the advantageous state is controlled based on the entry of the game medium into the second start area (FIG. 5 (E), etc.), the pre-determining means enters the first start area. The first advantageous state is selected at a higher rate than when it is decided to control to the advantageous state based on the fact that the vehicle has entered (FIGS. 5C, 5D, etc.) (shown in FIG. 5E) The second special symbol is selected at a higher rate than the first special symbol shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D).
The high-frequency state control means has the predetermined condition that the total number of variable displays in at least the first variable display means and the second variable display means is a predetermined number (10 times, etc.), (2) When the variable display on the variable display means has reached a specific number of times (such as 5 times) less than the predetermined number of times, the high frequency state is terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied (FIG. 2, S147 to S150 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in the high-frequency state, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7),
A first on-hold storage means (game control) capable of storing variable display on the first variable display means that has not yet met the first start condition but stored as on-hold storage information, although a game medium has entered the first start area. A microcomputer 560, a RAM 55, a reserved storage buffer, etc.)
The predetermined number of times is equal to or greater than the total number of times (for example, four times) and the specific number of times (for example, five times) when variable display is performed using the on-hold storage information stored in the first on-hold storage means (10 times, 5, FIG. 6 etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference between advantages and disadvantages for the player by the hold storage information stored by the first hold storage means, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (7) or (8),
Variable winning means (such as a V determination winning device 87) that allows a game medium to be awarded when the display result is a predetermined display result (such as a small hit display result);
A specific area (V winning area 870 or the like) provided in the variable winning means and into which a game medium can enter;
Advantageous state control means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S310, S305 to S307 in FIG. 9, S449 in FIG. 16, etc.) for controlling to the advantageous state when a game medium enters the specific area;
The number of variable displays that can be controlled to the high frequency state is determined to be one of a first number (10 times, etc.) and a second number (100 times, etc.) greater than the first number. Frequency state number determination means (S163 to S166, S168 to S170, etc. in FIG. 13),
The high-frequency state control unit controls the high-frequency state to the number of times determined by the high-frequency state number determination unit (S142 to S150 in FIG. 12).

  According to such a configuration, there is a state in which the number of variable displays controlled to the high frequency state is different, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(10) In the gaming machine of (9),
The high-frequency state control means, when the display result of the identification information on the first variable display means becomes the specific display result during the high-frequency state (FIG. 5D, etc.), In addition to the inside, the high-frequency state is controlled at a higher rate than when the identification information display result on the first variable display means is the specific display result (FIG. 5C, etc.) (S59 in FIG. 11). By S61, the high base first special figure big hit type determination of FIG. 5 (D) in which the selection ratio per short time and big hit is higher in the short time state in the high base state than in the non-short time state in the low base state. Select the table and select the jackpot type, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, even when the display result of the identification information on the first variable display means becomes the specific display result during the high-frequency state, the possibility of being in a disadvantageous state for the player is reduced. be able to.

(11) In the gaming machine of (9) or (10),
Second hold storage means (second storage) capable of storing variable display on the second variable display means that has not yet satisfied the second start condition yet entered as the hold storage information although the game medium has entered the second start area. The second reserved storage buffer in the RAM 55 of the embodiment),
When the high-frequency state ends, variable display is performed using the storage information stored by the second storage unit, and when the display result is the predetermined display result, during the high-frequency state, Special effect execution means (second embodiment) for executing a special effect (such as the special effect described in the second embodiment) different from the case where the display result of the identification information in the second variable display means is the predetermined display result. And the production control microcomputer 100).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a disappointing impression given to the player when the high-frequency state ends.

(12) Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium (game ball or the like) enters the first start area (first start prize opening 13 or the like) provided in the game area (game area 7 or the like). The first variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, etc.) for performing variable display (variable display) of the identification information (first special symbol, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the second provided in the game area The identification information (second special symbol, etc.) is variably displayed based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium enters the start area (second start winning opening 14, etc.), and the display result is derived and displayed. 2 variable display means (second special symbol display 8b and the like), and the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is a specific display result (such as a jackpot display result) When it becomes, it is advantageous for player A gaming machine (such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment) that is controlled to a profitable state (such as a big hit gaming state),
A high probability state with a high ratio of the advantageous state is established until a special condition (a predetermined number of fluctuation displays such as 80 times, 85 times, 100 times, etc.) is satisfied after the advantageous state ends. Controllable high probability state control means (processing steps provided as a probability variation function of the game control microcomputer according to the third embodiment),
The high probability state control means includes, as the special condition, that the total number of variable displays in at least the first variable display means and the second variable display means has reached a predetermined number (85 times, etc.), (2) The high-probability state is terminated when one of the conditions is established among the fact that the variable display on the variable display means has reached a specific number of times (80 times, etc.) less than the predetermined number of times (third embodiment) The game control microcomputer according to the embodiment, S147A to S150A in FIGS. 19 and 21).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in the high probability state, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

[Other configuration examples for outputting test signals]
Next, another example of output control for the right-handed signal and the left-handed signal when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested using the test apparatus described in the sixth embodiment will be described.

  In the following, as a signal that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a left-handed signal as a first specific signal that can be specified to promote the driving of a game ball into the first path (left game area); It is possible to create a right-handed signal as a second specific signal that can be specified to promote the driving of a game ball into the second route (right game area). Will be described as a signal that can be generated and output as a signal that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period.

  FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a configuration in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 are connected.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a test signal creation unit 560A having a function of creating a test signal in the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, the test signal creation unit 560A is configured by a test signal creation process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, for example, as a process constituting a part of the timer interrupt process.

  The test signal creation process may be a process that is always executed regardless of whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 are connected, and is executed only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 are connected. The processing may be performed. When the test signal creation process is a process that is always executed regardless of whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 are connected, a test signal is always created, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 Only when connected, the generated test signal is output to the test apparatus 300 (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 are not connected, a test signal is generated but not output to the outside). On the other hand, when the test signal is created only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 are connected, the test signal is created only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test apparatus 300 are connected. And output to the test apparatus 300.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the test signal created by the test signal creating unit 560A is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the test terminal unit 561 (the connector mounting unit shown in the sixth embodiment). In addition to the test signal receiving unit 301, the test control unit 302, and the handle driving unit 303, the test apparatus 300 has various configurations for testing gaming machines. In FIG. 25, a test signal receiving unit 301, a test control unit 302, and a handle driving unit 303 are shown as main components of the test apparatus 300.

  In the test apparatus 300, a test signal receiving unit 301 that includes a signal input terminal and receives a test signal receives a test signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the received test signal is subjected to test control. Input to the unit 302. The test control unit 302 is a test control unit that executes various controls for executing various tests of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described in the sixth embodiment. The test control unit 302 is a microcomputer composed of a control CPU or the like. Become.

  The test control unit 302 includes an operation unit (not shown) capable of executing a predetermined operation related to test control such as an operation of invalidating (reception regulation, reception prohibition) and enabling the received test signal, A display unit (not shown) including a liquid crystal display for displaying information is provided. The display unit can display the test signal input status, test progress, test results, and the like. The test control unit 302 may include a general-purpose personal computer (control unit) capable of executing software for performing test control, a keyboard or the like (operation unit), and a monitor (display unit). (Control part), a keyboard etc. (operation part), and a monitor (display part) may be comprised.

  The test control unit 302 executes various tests based on various test signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the test, based on driving area information such as a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal, the test control unit 302 sends a driving operation device driving signal to the handle driving unit 303 (the firing operation shown in the sixth embodiment). In response to the signal for driving the launching operation device, the handle driving unit 303 executes an operation of automatically operating the hitting ball operating handle 5. Further, the handle driving unit 303 is provided with an operation unit capable of manually operating the hitting ball operating handle 5. Thereby, in the handle driving unit 303, the hitting operation handle 5 can be manually operated by directly operating the operation unit as necessary by the examiner.

  In the test control unit 302, for example, when a right-handed signal is received, control data is fixedly set so as to control the driving of the handle driving unit 303 so that the game ball is fired at the maximum firing strength. On the other hand, when the left-handed signal is received, the control data is set to be changeable so that the game ball is fired at a suitable launch strength according to the structure of the game area of the pachinko machine to be tested. . This type of control data is set for pachinko machines, where the structure of the path of the game ball when left-handed is generally different for each model, and the structure of the path of the game ball when right-handed This is because it is common not to differ from model to model. Note that the control data may be fixedly set so that the game ball is fired at a constant firing strength when a left-handed signal is received. Further, the control data may be set to be changeable so that when a right-handed signal is received, the game ball is fired at a suitable firing strength according to the structure of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine to be tested.

  When a test is performed on a short-term short state caused by a 2R short-time big hit as shown in the first embodiment, that is, an end condition that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is five, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the test is executed for the short-term short state that ends when the end condition that the total number of variable display times is 10 is satisfied, for example, the following test item test is executed.

  The first test item is to confirm that the short time short state is completed when only the first special symbol is variably displayed 10 times in total. For the second test item, confirm that the short-term short-term state ends when the first special symbol is displayed 6 times and then the second special symbol is displayed 4 times and the variable is displayed 10 times in total. It is. When only the second special symbol is variably displayed for a total of five times, it is confirmed that the short-term short state is completed.

  In a short-time state such as a short-term short-time state, a right-handed promotion notification is executed and the player is right-handed, so the end condition of the short-term short-time state is simply a variable display count only for the second special symbol. If it is set, it is possible to confirm whether or not the short-term short state is completed if a right-handed signal is basically generated and output during the test.

  However, there are some short-term and short-term end conditions that cannot be confirmed unless left-handed and the first special symbol is variably displayed as in the first and second test items. Therefore, at the time of a test for confirming the termination condition of the short-term short-time state, for example, simply outputting a right-handed signal, the examiner manually operates the handle driving unit 303 at an appropriate timing while confirming the game control state. Since left-handed execution requires execution of variable display of the first special symbol as defined in the first and second test items, there is a problem that the operation during the test becomes complicated. .

  A configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 for solving such a problem will be described below. The test signal creation unit 560A starts creation of both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal simultaneously at the start of control of the short-term short-time state, and starts output, and then ends the control of the short-term short-time state for these signals. Sometimes the creation ends at the same time and the output ends. That is, in the game control microcomputer 560, the test signal creation unit 560A executes a process for simultaneously creating both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal during the same period of the short-term short-time control period. .

  When the test control unit 302 of the test apparatus 300 receives both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the same time during the short-term short-term state, the left-handed signal is basically out of these signals. Based on the selected left-handed signal, the handle driving unit 303 is controlled to automatically perform the left-handed operation of the hitting operation handle 5. Accordingly, when left-handed in the test, the steering control unit 302 is controlled based on the left-handed signal preferentially selected without requiring any operation by the test control unit 302, and left-handed is executed. The

  Further, in the short-term short-time state in which both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are received simultaneously, when the operation of controlling the handle driving unit 303 to perform the right-handed operation is performed, the test control unit By performing an operation of invalidating (restricting or prohibiting) the reception of the left-handed signal by the operation unit 302, the test control unit 302 selects the right-handed signal, and based on the selected right-handed signal, the handle driving unit 303 is controlled to execute an operation of hitting the hitting operation handle 5 to the right. Therefore, when making a right turn in the test, the steering control unit 302 controls the handle driving unit 303 based on the left-handed signal remaining without being invalidated based on the invalidation operation of the left-handed signal. And right-handed is executed.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this example, processing for simultaneously creating both a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal is executed during the same period of the short-term short-time control period. Then, on the side of the test apparatus 3, based on the left-handed operation by the priority use of the left-handed signal and the right-handed operation by using the right-handed signal by invalidating the left-handed signal according to the gaming state Thus, it is possible to easily use the left-handed operation and the right-handed operation separately (by an easy operation).

  As described above, during the short-term short-time state, the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are generated as signals that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period. It becomes possible to carry out the test relating to the above. In particular, even when testing for short-term short-time conditions characterized by the termination condition as described above, the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are created as signals that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period. If it is output, various end conditions can be reproduced, and even a pachinko gaming machine with special specifications can suitably perform a test related to the launch of gaming media outside the gaming machine.

  Next, how the left-handed operation and the right-handed operation are executed in the test of the first to third test items described above will be described.

  The test of the first test item is not particularly operated by the test control unit 302 during a short time and short state. Thereby, during the short-term short-time state, the left-handed signal of the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal received by the test apparatus 300 is preferentially selected, and the test control unit is based on the selected left-handed signal. 302 controls the handle driving unit 303 and left-handed is executed. By such control, only the first special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner 10 times in total in the test of the first test item.

  In the test of the second test item, no particular operation is performed by the test control unit 302 until the first special symbol is variably displayed six times in the short time short state. As a result, during the short-term short-time state, the left-handed signal of the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal received by the test apparatus 300 is preferentially selected and selected until the first special symbol is displayed 6 times. Based on the left-handed signal, the test control unit 302 controls the handle driving unit 303 to execute a left-handed operation. The variable display count of the first special symbol is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a test signal and received by the test apparatus 3 (the display portion of the test control unit 302). Based on the information displayed on the In addition, you may make it confirm the fluctuation | variation display frequency of a 1st special symbol based on the information of the fluctuation | variation display frequency | count of a 1st special symbol output from the pachinko machine 1 as a test signal, and received by the test apparatus 3. FIG.

  In the test of the second test item, when it is confirmed in the test apparatus 3 that the first special symbol has been displayed 6 times, the tester invalidates the reception of the left-handed signal in the operation unit of the test control unit 302 Is operated. Accordingly, the left-handed operation by using the left-handed signal is terminated, and the test control unit 302 controls the handle driving unit 303 based on the right-handed signal that has not been invalidated to execute the right-handed operation. By such control, in the test of the second test item, after the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner six times, the second special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner four times.

  In the test of the third test item, from the start of the short-term short state, the tester performs an operation of invalidating the reception of the left-handed signal in the operation unit of the test control unit 302. Accordingly, during the short-term short-term state, the left-handed operation by using the left-handed signal is not performed, and the test control unit 302 controls the handle driving unit 303 based on the right-handed signal that has not been invalidated. Is executed. By such control, the second special symbol can be changed five times in the test of the third test item.

  Further, among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal created in the game control microcomputer 560, the right-handed signal is used, and the right-handed promotion notification as shown in the first to sixth embodiments is used. May be executed. For example, when the condition for executing the display of the right-handed promotion notification as described in the first to sixth embodiments is satisfied, the effect control command capable of specifying the right-handed signal from the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled. The effect control microcomputer 100 may display the right-handed promotion notification on the effect display device 9 based on the command.

  Next, main effects obtained by the above-described “another configuration example for outputting a test signal” will be described.

  (1) As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the configuration example that outputs the test signal, the left-handed signal out of the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal that are output during the same period of the short-term control state. Since the left-handed operation is executed by preferentially selecting, the left-handed operation is executed from the beginning of the control period in the short-term short-time state, as in the first test item and the second test item. It becomes easy to do. In addition, since the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period of the short-term short-time control period, the switching from the left-handed action to the right-handed action as in the second test item, and the third A test relating to the launch of a game ball outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suitably performed, such as being able to easily cope with the execution of only a right-handed movement such as a test item.

  (2) Further, when the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period, it can be confirmed in the test apparatus 3 that the short-term state is short. For example, in the test apparatus 3, the left-handed signal is basically selected so that it can be confirmed that the left-handed operation is performed preferentially, and the right-handed signal is generated by invalidating the left-handed signal. By making it possible to confirm the manner of driving the game ball based on at least one of the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal, such as making it possible to confirm using the right-handed motion, the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It becomes possible to more suitably carry out a test relating to the launch of a game ball.

  (3) Also, one of the left-handed signal and right-handed signal that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period (left-handed signal) is, for example, other than a special gaming state such as a short-term short-time state. In the normal gaming state, since it is possible to output to the outside of the gaming machine in order to be able to specify the manner of placing the gaming medium preferentially in the first route, the test regarding the launch of the gaming ball outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 Can be more suitably implemented.

  In addition, about the 1st path | route and 2nd path | route which were shown in 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the left-handed signal among the left-handed signal and right-handed signal which can be output outside the pachinko machine 1 in the same period, In the normal gaming state, it is possible to output to the outside of the gaming machine in order to be able to specify that the gaming medium is preferentially driven into the first route. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first route and the second route are structures that are advantageous to the player, such as the start winning port 14, the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15, the V determination winning ball device 87, and the big hit variable winning ball device 20. When arranged opposite to the various embodiments, the right-handed signal out of the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period, Putting game media into the route with priority It may be capable of outputting to the outside of the gaming machine to allow identifying.

  (4) Further, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the right-handed signal among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal created in the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect display microcomputer 100 9, when the display of the right-handed promotion notification is executed, it is possible to promote the driving of the game ball into a route advantageous for the player.

  In this example, the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are generated and output as signals that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period during the test. To output a right-handed signal during the same period, for example, it may be output simultaneously during the entire period from the start to the end of the short-term short state. Simultaneously during a part of the period (a predetermined period during which the first special symbol can be changed and displayed as many times as required for the test in the case of the above-mentioned first to third test items). It may be output. In addition, when outputting the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal during the same period, the left-handed signal is started by starting the output of the right-handed signal after a predetermined period after starting the output of the left-handed signal first. An output mode may be used in which the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period after a predetermined period from the start of output. Also, the output end timing of these signals after the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period may be different between the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal. That is, the output mode in which the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period can be realized in various output modes.

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  (1) In embodiment mentioned above, the example which alert | reports how to divide the game ball like right strike promotion alert | report and left strike promotion alert | report was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such right-handed promotion notification and left-handed promotion notification need not be performed. However, in the above-described embodiment, the opening time of the operation opening of the V determination prize winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state is relatively short (1 second), so that the player does not lose the opportunity to generate the V prize. Therefore, it is desirable to alert the player by making a right-handed promotion notice. In addition, such notification of how to play the game balls is not performed every time when the notification condition is satisfied, but may be executed by selecting whether to notify by lottery or the like, for example. .

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration example in which the game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device provided in the lower portion of the game area 7 to the game area 7 is shown. A configuration may be adopted in which a game ball is fired from the hitting ball launching device provided at the top of the game area 7 to the game area 7. In this way, the player can easily make a right strike.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is a winning area where a winning ball is paid out in accordance with the entry (winning) of a game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 may be used as a gate in which no winning ball is paid out even if a game ball enters.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the first special condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5 times, or the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, as the short time short time end condition. An example has been described in which the process ends when the second end condition of 10 is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of setting the first end condition may be a specific number less than the number of times of setting the second condition. For example, the first end condition may be the second special symbol. The variable display count may be set to a value of 5 or more, and the second end condition may be set to a value of the total count of 10 or more.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a specific big hit type is controlled to a short time state and a high base state after completion of the big hit gaming state, such as a short hit big hit at 2R, a short hit big at 8R, and a short hit big at 15R. showed that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific big hit type may be controlled to the high base state after the big hit gaming state is finished, without being controlled to the short-time state. The specific jackpot type may be controlled to the short-time state without being controlled to the high base state after the jackpot gaming state is ended.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol. An example in which large jackpots are easily selected has been described. As an example of a jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol, as compared to the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol, an advantageous jackpot that is advantageous to the player is easily selected. For example, there are many variable display times that the short time state continues after the big hit gaming state ends, there are many variable display times that the high base state continues after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display that the probability change state continues after the big hit gaming state ends Any one or any of the matters advantageous to various players such as a large number of times, a large number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and a large number of winnings possible in one round in the big hit gaming state As long as it is an advantageous jackpot by a plurality of combinations, it may be anything.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, a relatively small counting range of 0 to 9 is set for the random 2 for determining the big hit type, but this is not limiting, and the random 22 for determining the big hit type is, for example, 0. A relatively wide counting range such as ˜99 may be set.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, among the display result designation commands, for example, display result commands for designating big hits such as 8R normal big hit and 15R short-time big hit, big wins via V winning and special symbols An example of using the same command for jackpot based on variable display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and separate commands may be used for the jackpot via the V prize and the jackpot based on the variation display of the special symbol.

  (9) The arrangement of the structures such as the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the V determination winning apparatus 87, and the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 shown in the above-described embodiment is an example, and the following different arrangements are used. It may be adopted. For example, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 may be provided in the right game area. Also, a V winning area is provided inside the big hit variable winning ball device 20, and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 includes a variable winning ball device for big hit and a variable winning ball device for small hit as one variable winning ball. You may make it share with an apparatus.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which, when a game ball is won in the V winning area of the V determination winning device 87, a big hit gaming state is entered and only the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened. Not only in the big hit gaming state, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined release mode, or only the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined opening mode. .

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the V determination winning device 87 is always opened when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Not only, but when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is released, it is determined whether or not to enter an open state based on a specific lottery, When this happens, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which when the game ball is won in the V winning area in the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Such a game state operation may be executed by controlling the big hit game state in which the same operation as the game state is executed. For example, it is possible to execute a big hit game control of an open pattern in which the V determination winning device 87 is released in the first round and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the second and subsequent rounds. When it is decided to execute such a big hit game control by the big hit determination, such a big hit gaming state is started, and the V determination winning device 87 is opened as the control of the first round of the big hit gaming state. In the second round, when the game ball is won in the V winning area 870 in the first round, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by continuing the big hit gaming state when the game ball is won in the V winning area 870 in the first round. The subsequent round control is executed to show a big hit gaming state. On the other hand, in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, when the game ball does not win the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, the jackpot gaming state is not continued from the second round onward in the first round. Execute the control to end.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to.

  Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning. Although a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize has been described, the game media is enclosed, and game points (without paying out the game medium to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize ( You may employ | adopt the enclosure-type game machine which adds a score. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning.

  (16) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage device that the computer device or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment can be executed not only by executing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (17) In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (18) The gaming state advantageous to the player is a state where the jackpot gaming state, the short-time state, the high base state, and the probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined to be a jackpot as compared to the normal state Any gaming state may be used as long as the gaming state is more advantageous than the normal state for the player, such as a probability variation state.

  (19) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosed game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball dispensing device. The basic functions such as the above may be shared, and only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine. Such a sealed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “held points” and directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

  (20) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example of variable display (variable display) was shown. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the special symbol variably displayed are numbers such as “0” to “9” and “−”. It is not limited to what is comprised from the symbol etc. which show "." For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, “−” is blinked, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Further, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during variable display of normal symbols may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost pattern). Repeating alternately is also included in the variable symbol display. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, a notification example in which a character image such as “right-handed” is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 is shown as a notification effect example of the promotion notification such as right-handed promotion notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and light emitting means such as a lamp (right-handed lamp) provided in a specific area other than the display of the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 emits light, or a small liquid crystal display or the like. The display unit may display a predetermined image capable of specifying “right-handed”.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as an advantageous state for the player. Other advantageous states include a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high state. Other advantageous states such as a base state may be included.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of a promotion notification effect such as a right-handed promotion notification and a right-handed promotion notification, an effect that suggests a right-handed strike by, for example, a character such as “right-handed” and an arrow graphic An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the promotion notification may be made only with characters such as “right-handed”. Moreover, you may make a promotion alert | report only by the image which can specify directions, such as an arrow image. Also, not limited to this, for example, by displaying a specific character image on the right side and displaying a character image of “hit here”, by displaying an image that can indirectly specify right-handed or the like Promotional notification may be made.

  (24) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  7 gaming area, 1 pachinko machine, 20 special variable winning ball device, 87 V determination winning device, 560 microcomputer for game control, 100 microcomputer for effect control.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game medium and driving it into a game area,
The game area includes a first path and a second path that allow game media to be divided as paths through which game media can flow down,
As a signal that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine, a first specific signal that can be specified to promote the placement of the game medium into the first route, and a drive of the game medium into the second route are promoted. A signal generating means capable of generating a second specific signal capable of specifying
The signal creating means creates the first specific signal and the second specific signal as signals that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine during the same period.